Support Worker

Salary:

$80,006.68 - $85,798.44 + super (1.0FTE)

Location:

Eight Mile Plains

Documentation:

Qld Support Worker

Employment Type:

PP - Part-time Permanent

Department:

Support Work Coordinator Eight Mile Plains

Closing Date:

05 Aug 2026

Support Worker

- Part-time, 20 hours per week (minimum)
- Work in an industry leading, person-centred social care organisation
- Generous leave provisions: birthday leave & 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service!

We Are Key Assets Australia

Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer, family services and disability services. Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.

A little about the role

Reporting to the Support Worker Coordinator, you will undertake structured supervision and observation of contact with family members, both within and outside the agency premises.

You will support children and young people who may have suffered trauma and subsequently present complex needs and challenging behaviour and contribute to their healing.

Other key responsibilities include:

- Supporting children and young people on an individual or group basis.




- Providing transport to children and young people where necessary.
- Assist in coordinating events and children’s activities as required.
- Keeping comprehensive records of work undertaken and provide these as required in line with Key Assets Policies and Procedures.

The base salary for this position is $80,006.68 - $85,798.44 /annum (based on 1.0FTE) + super + mileage reimbursement + salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum. This position is part-time, ongoing, working minimum 20 hours per week.

About you

- Must hold a current valid QLD driver licence.
- Relevant qualifications or training in children’s services or youth/social care is advantageous.
- Prior experience working directly with children/young people, including teenagers, in the care system or other relevant field.
- Prior experience working with children with trauma-related challenging behaviours.
- Ability to communicate simply and effectively, both verbal and written, with a diverse staff group at all levels, recognising potential language barriers and cultural differences.

The fine print

- Applications close: Friday 24 July 2026
- For further information, please contact Kellie Snook, Support Worker Coordinator at [email protected].
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, LCS Check and hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid Working with Children Check.
- Valid driver licence and travel between sites is required.

If you are seeking a role in an excellent, cutting-edge, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply today!

📌 Support Worker (Eight Mile Plains)
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