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What this job is
A Community Worker helps people navigate difficult circumstances. That might mean assisting someone to access housing support, connecting a family with financial counselling, or working alongside people recovering from illness, addiction, or family breakdown. The role sits between frontline care and case coordination. Community Workers often act as a first point of contact for people who are unsure where to turn. They assess needs, refer people to appropriate services, and sometimes provide direct support themselves. The work happens in community centres, non-profit organisations, local councils, and government agencies.
Pay
A$1,844 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Case Note Writingcore
- Community Developmentcore
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
- Participant or Client Advocacycore
- Service Navigation and Referralcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Group Facilitation
- Record Management
- Report Writing