We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a Key Worker join our Customised Employment team in our Community Services division.

About the Nexus Community Services Division

Our Community Services Division delivers services to clients across Tasmania, in three areas:

Community Access - supporting clients to access events and activities in their community including social events, recreational activities, shopping and school.

Capacity Building - supporting clients to develop the skills and experience they need to achieve their personal goals including cooking, cleaning, transport training, and socialising.

Customised Employment - supporting clients to determine their work and training goals and connecting them with the opportunities that best suit them.

Our services are delivered in the community, in client homes, and in our own Hubs.

As a Key Worker with our Community Services Division, you will:

- Support clients to build their capacity, access their community and achieve their own personal goals.

- Communicate effectively with clients, families and colleagues including written, verbal and non-verbal communication.

- Show understanding of the NDIS, including the impact on clients, their families and the community.

- Manage emergency situations using the appropriate processes and procedures

- Demonstrate a positive approach to the rights of people with disabilities.

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following:

- Ability to relate to clients as participating members of society whilst respecting their level of knowledge and skill





- Ability to build rapport with a wide range of people.

- Willingness to learn and a positive, open mindset.

- Effective communication skills, including written, verbal and non-verbal.

- An understanding of the NDIS and its impacts on clients and families.

- Ability to manage emergency situations and stress.

- Demonstrated positive approach to the rights of people with disabilities.

- Ability to assist in the implementation of training programs for clients.

Working in the disability sector means you will also need the following:

- Current National Police Check (no more than 6 months old)

- Current Working with Vulnerable People Card (with a NDIS endorsement /employment type)

- Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011)

- Unrestricted Tasmanian Driver’s license

Note: A pre-employment physical will be required for this role (including drug and alcohol testing).

To apply for this role: Please apply via the submission form on the 'Working for Nexus' page on the Nexus Inc. website.

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 16 September 2026.

To be considered for this role you must provide a one page cover letter outlining why you want to work for Nexus and what you will bring to the position. Applications without a cover letter will not be progressed.

Please note: The recruitment process for this position will start prior to the closure date.

For any queries in regard to this role, or for the full position description, please contact the recruitment team via email: ****@nexusinc.org.au.

📌 Key Worker - Community Services (Hobart)
🏢 Nexus Global
📍 Hobart