WARATAH CONNECTS
Community Worker - Full-time
Waratah Complete Care Pty Ltd trading as Waratah Connects
Waratah Complete Care Pty Ltd

BASE LOCATION SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA

EMPLOYMENT Full time-38 hours per week

SERVICE AREA SYDNEY

SALARY AUD $80,000-$85,000 p.a. + superannuation

About the role Waratah Connects is seeking a Community Worker to assess community needs, develop practical community-support and participation initiatives, and strengthen connections between people, community groups and relevant services. The position is based in SYDNEY, with travel to service locations across SYDNEY as required.

Key responsibilities

- Assess community needs, available resources, service gaps and barriers affecting wellbeing and community participation.
- Plan, implement and evaluate community development, outreach and social inclusion initiatives.
- Engage with individuals, families and community groups to identify support needs and appropriate service pathways.
- Build referral pathways and relationships with health, welfare, housing, employment, disability and community organisations.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations, community engagement and coordinated responses to identified needs.
- Support inclusive engagement with culturally and linguistically diverse groups, where relevant to service delivery.
- Monitor program effectiveness; maintain accurate records and prepare activity, outcome and stakeholder reports.

Essential selection criteria

- Relevant AQF Diploma or higher qualification in Community Services, Community Development,



Human Services or a related field; or a substantial directly relevant work-experience pathway appropriate to the duties (normally at least three years).
- Demonstrated experience in community development, welfare/community services, outreach, service navigation or stakeholder engagement.
- Strong assessment, program coordination, communication, consultation and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary service network.
- Current driver licence and willingness to undertake work-related travel across SYDNEY.
- Ability to obtain and maintain relevant worker screening clearances required for the duties.

Highly regarded

- Experience in the disability sector, NDIS service systems, multicultural communities or community partnership initiatives.

How to apply Apply through the Apply button on this job listing. Please provide your CV and a short cover letter addressing your relevant qualifications, experience and ability to travel for work across SYDNEY.

Waratah Connects welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates and assesses applicants against the stated role requirements. Waratah Connects | Recruitment advertisement SYDNEY.

If you are passionate about helping people achieve greater independence and participate meaningfully in their communities, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume through Indeed.

WARATAH CONNECTS

Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Phone: 0424 344 222

Email: [email protected]
you can visit our website to see what services we cover. and let us know if you are interested in any other services
Website: https://waratahconnects.com.au/

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Worker (Sydney)
🏢 Waratah
📍 Sydney