About the Role
As a Social Worker at Feros Care, you'll support older Australians with complex psychosocial needs to live safely, independently and with confidence in their communities.
This is a part-time (3 days per week), 6-month fixed-term prospect with the possibility of extension.
Using a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, you'll assist clients to access appropriate services while addressing social, emotional and wellbeing challenges.
Working across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland through virtual and face-to-face service delivery, you'll advocate for clients, coordinate supports and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic outcomes that enhance wellbeing, quality of life and access to services.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver person-centred social work support, including assessment, advocacy, counselling and care coordination
Support older Australians with complex psychosocial needs to improve wellbeing, safety and independence
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments and develop tailored support plans
Help clients navigate aged care, health, housing and community support services
Advocate for client rights and equitable access to services and supports
Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, including abuse, neglect and exploitation
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and holistic care outcomes
Build strong relationships with community providers and external stakeholders
Contribute to care planning, service coordination and ongoing monitoring under the Support at Home program
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with aged care legislation, standards and professional practice requirements
What You'll Bring
Experience in community-based social work, ideally within aged care, health or human services




Proven ability to support clients with complex psychosocial needs and safeguarding concerns
Strong assessment, care planning and case management skills
Confidence navigating services and advocating for positive client outcomes
Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously in a remote service delivery environment
Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (desirable)
Experience in care management under the Support at Home Program (desirable)
Tertiary qualification in Social Work or a related discipline (desirable)
What We Offer
We believe in taking care of those who care for others.
Our benefits include:
Not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
17.5% Annual Leave loading
Cultural Leave Days for eligible employees
Discounts on everyday purchases, financial services, and wellbeing programs through our ForME employee benefits platform
Private Health Insurance discount with Medibank
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
9 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to Fitness Passport, offering discounted gym and pool memberships for you and your family
Diversity & Inclusion
As a proud not-for-profit, everything we do is about giving back.
We value diversity and warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.
If you have accessibility needs or prefer certain communication methods, our Talent Acquisition Team is here to help.
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Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and be part of something that matters.

📌 Social Worker, Community Services (Gold Coast)
🏢 Feros Care
📍 Gold Coast