Female-Presenting LGBTQIA+ Support Worker – Burwood Heights, NSW

Part-time Temporary Entry Level

Posted 27 Oct 2026

Description

Chosen Family is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and personable Support Worker to assist a creative and independent 24-year-old participant living in Burwood Heights, NSW.

The participant is gender diverse, uses they/them pronouns, and enjoys arts and anime. They are looking for a Support Worker who can provide practical assistance, companionship, and support to participate in activities they enjoy.

The participant has specific preferences for their Support Worker. The successful applicant should:

- Be a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Have a feminine presentation.
- Use they/them pronouns, in line with the participant's preference for a Support Worker who shares these pronouns.

These preferences are key in helping the participant feel comfortable and establish a positive, trusting working relationship.

Key Responsibilities

Support will total approximately 6 hours per week, divided between domestic assistance and community access.

Responsibilities include:

- Domestic Assistance: Approximately 3 hours per week assisting with household tasks and maintaining a comfortable living environment.
- Community Access: Approximately 3 hours per week supporting the participant to access the community and participate in activities of interest.
- Social Engagement: Building a positive working relationship through companionship and shared interests, including arts and anime.
- Independence and Choice: Encouraging autonomy, personal preferences, and participation in everyday activities.
- Respectful Communication:



Consistently using the participant's they/them pronouns and respecting their identity, preferences, and personal boundaries.
- Communication Support: Adapting communication approaches to accommodate the participant's hearing needs.

Days and times are flexible and can be discussed with the participant and the rostering team.

About You

We are looking for a Support Worker who is:

- A member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Feminine-presenting, in line with the participant's stated preference.
- Someone who uses they/them pronouns.
- Warm, patient, reliable, and approachable.
- Comfortable providing both domestic assistance and community access.
- Able to communicate clearly and adapt communication to support a person who is hard of hearing.
- Interested in creative activities, arts, anime, or similar interests.
- Committed to promoting independence, dignity, choice, and social inclusion.
- Professional, dependable, and able to maintain appropriate Support Worker boundaries.

Transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse, and other LGBTQIA+ applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the role requirements and the participant's stated preferences.

Support Requirements

- No manual handling or transfers required.
- No feeding assistance required.
- No mobility equipment required.
- No known behavioural concerns or high-intensity support requirements.

Why Join Chosen Family?

At Chosen Family, we believe everyone deserves support that respects their individual needs, choices, and preferences. We are committed to person-centred disability support that promotes independence, dignity, and meaningful community participation.

Join a team that values diversity, authentic connection, and quality support.

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📌 Female-Presenting LGBTQIA+ Support Worker – Burwood Heights, NSW (Sydney)
🏢 Chosen Family
📍 Sydney