Footsteps’s Social Worker provides comprehensive psychological and therapeutic services. The practitioner delivers evidence-based support interventions across a broad range of clients, multiple agencies and programs including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Aged Care, and Child Safety.

With a high level of interpersonal skills and impeccable report-writing skills, you have demonstrated experience in a similar role.

A strong practitioner, you work as part of a multidisciplinary team with your own caseload to support a diverse range of clients including pediatrics.

Footsteps Community Services (FCS)

Footsteps is a for-purpose organisation with the ambition to support the community nationally, specifically people who have been marginalised or those at risk of being. The organisation provides a range of services including:

- Individualised Therapy
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Support Coordination
- Community Nursing

Footsteps support young people and families as well as older Australians. Our multi-disciplinary team is committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

We are looking for self-driven, focused, passionate, resourceful and hardworking practitioners.

Main responsibilities:

- Manage day-to-day activities linked with the delivery of social work, psychological and therapeutical services.
- Develop and implement intervention strategies based on carefully evaluated evidence-based research.
- Keep accurate case notes and reports as appropriate, following FCS’ policies and procedures.
- Respond to allocated clients’ enquiries regarding the services provided.
- Oversee the implementation and ongoing monitoring of plans and assessments.
- Establish and maintain a good rapport and communication with clients and stakeholders.




- Communicate with individuals in a respectful and age-appropriate manner.
- Participate in services development, planning activities, training, development activities and team meetings.
- Contribute to a positive workplace environment grounded in mutual respect and professionalism with all colleagues.
- Provide great customer service by achieving high levels of client satisfaction, through supporting clients to achieve their objectives and timely communication.
- In circumstances where Footsteps is not the best option for the client, work with the client or referrers to find a more suitable alternative support pathway with other allied health professionals.

Clinical and Supervision Responsibilities:

- Contribute to clinical knowledge.
- Contribute to the evaluation and analysis of guidelines, policies, and procedures applicable to their clinical/professional work.

Leadership:

- Build strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop self and others.
- Participate in individual supervision and group supervision.
- Develop brand recognition and awareness.
- Demonstrate integrity in all business activity.

Key selection criteria:

Mandatory

- Tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work.
- Valid registration (AASW with AMHSW accreditation if applicable).
- Demonstrate at least two years of experience in an equivalent role.
- Hold,



or be willing to obtain, a current criminal history screening positive notice card, a current Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening, and first aid qualifications.
- Roadworthy vehicle and current driver’s license.
- Good knowledge of the NDIS principles and processes.
- Strong report writing and computer skills.

Skills and Experience

- High-level interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in undertaking a range of assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people, their families, and other professionals
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
- Demonstrated experience in assessing people’s needs and areas of risk, identifying goals, developing action plans, and identifying emerging mental health issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in using client information management systems, electronic health records, e-health applications and
- Excellent leadership and people management skills including the ability to effectively coach, mentor and motivate multi-disciplinary teams and other key stakeholders.

Appreciated

- Experience of the Disability/Aged Care Sectors.

Remuneration package:

- Super.
- Over $18,550 (pre-tax benefit) in salary sacrifice options including: novated lease vehicle, skilled equipment, living expenses and meal and entertainment.
- The use of company pooled vehicle during work hours and for work related travel to reduce your personal costs.
- Up to $500 in professional development allowance per year (after year 1).
- Performance-based yearly bonuses (when you continuously exceed KPIs an clients’ expectations).

📌 Social Worker – Greater Brisbane (Flexible Work – Outreach, Part/full time) (Acacia Ridge)
🏢 The Footsteps Foundation
📍 Acacia Ridge