Community Care Worker

 Life at Vinnies

At Vinnies, we are what we do. We believe in making a difference. We are one of Queensland’s most-loved charitable organisations and are committed to leading with our values and mission at heart. We work together to build a legacy that we can be proud of, supporting those in need within our communities. Our companions are why our journey started, striving to shape a more just and compassionate society. Our employees, members and volunteers are the reason our journey continues, and why we will succeed.

What we can offer you

• Work with a purpose – not your average organisation and not your average role!
• Competitive hourly rate and excellent employment benefits under our Employee Agreement
• Salary packaging arrangements – helping you save on tax
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program – our employees are our most valuable asset
• A welcoming and inclusive environment where you’ll always feel part of a team

The Role 

Join our caring team, dedicated to helping clients create lasting changes in their lives. 

We are seeking a proactive and relationship-focused Community Care Worker (CCW) to strengthen referral pathways, enhance stakeholder engagement, and increase community awareness of our residential treatment and support services. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in connecting people with life-changing support while collaborating with hospitals, community agencies, government services, and other key stakeholders. 

As a Community Care Worker, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic referral partnerships, promoting service awareness across the community, supporting referral agencies through the intake process, and identifying opportunities to expand access to treatment and support services. 

This is a highly visible role requiring excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills, alongside a strong understanding of the community services, mental health, and AOD sectors. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Referral Development & Stakeholder Engagement
• Community Awareness & Promotion 
• Referral Support & Intake Assistance 
• Partnership & Service Development 
• Data Collection & Reporting 

This is a Fixed-term, Full-time (38 hours per week) position until August 2027 based in Cairns. 

About you 

To be successful in the role, you will meet the following criteria: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Alcohol & other Drugs, Mental Health, or similar  
• Experience in developing and delivering comprehensive individual and group programs to support individuals recovering from drug and alcohol dependencies, as well as their families. 
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland and an ability to work in accordance with policies and procedures to promote the values and mission of the Society. 

Ready to apply? We can’t wait to hear from you! 

You can submit your application via SEEK or directly on our careers page! 

Having the right people in our team is important to us. Before joining our team, we’ll undertake pre-employment checks including references, a police check, and proof of qualifications. 

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.