Job Description
Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability. Centacare has a workforce of over 3,000, including volunteers, and operates in numerous locations, supporting tens of thousands of people annually.
About The Role n
We are currently seeking Support Workers to join our team on a
6-month fixed-term, part-time basis
, providing quality, person-centred support to clients across Maryborough, Hervey Bay and surrounding suburbs.
Position Details n
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Employment: Fixed Term – Part-Time, 6 months
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Location: Maryborough, Hervey Bay and surrounding suburbs
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Hours: 30 hours per week
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Days: 4 days per week, Monday to Friday
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Hours of work: Between 8:30am and 4:30pm
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Key Responsibilities n
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Provide practical, person-centred support to children, young people and families
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Transport clients to appointments, activities and community events
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Support and co-facilitate groups, including psychoeducation and therapeutic-based programs
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Work collaboratively with practitioners and the wider support team
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Participate in community events and activities
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Support parents and carers to develop practical strategies to assist with children's behaviours
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Provide support within family homes, working alongside parents and carers to implement strategies that support positive behaviours and outcomes
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Build positive and respectful relationships with children, young people and families
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Work in schools, homes, clinics and community settings as required
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Be flexible and assist the team with additional tasks or provide extra support when required during your rostered hours
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About You n
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable,



flexible and passionate about supporting children, young people and families.
You Will Have n
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Experience working as a Youth Worker, Support Worker or in a similar environment OR Be currently studying a Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related discipline
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A current Australian driver's licence
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A current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card
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A current Police Check
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Current First Aid and CPR certification
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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The ability to work collaboratively with practitioners, families and other professionals
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A genuine interest in trauma-informed and person-centred support
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What We Offer n
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Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $18,550 of your annual salary tax-free, potentially increasing your take-home pay
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Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential counselling and support for you and your family members
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Training and Development: Access a wide range of learning and professional development opportunities
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Company Vehicle: Access to a company vehicle when transporting clients
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The opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families
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If you are passionate about helping children, young people and families, enjoy providing practical and person-centred support, and want to work as part of a cooperative team, we would love to hear from you.
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The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during the recruitment process and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.
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📌 Support Worker (Queensland)
🏢 Archdiocese of Brisbane
📍 Queensland