Community Worker- Communities for Children - Part Time

Centacare North Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation delivering counselling, family support, disability services, youth programs, crisis housing, education and community services across North Queensland.

We are seeking a Community Worker to join our Communities for Children (C4C) Program in Mount Isa — supporting local families through early intervention, community connection, and capacity building initiatives. This is on a Part-time basis. 

What you’ll enjoy

• SCHADS Level 4 salary $92,286 (pro rata) + $2,500 above award allowance (pro rata) + $200 sign on bonus
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meal entertainment
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 1 day birthday leave
• Remote location allowance ($5000) (pro rata)
• Professional development and ongoing support
• Wellbeing support including Sonder

About the role

This is not your typical “sit behind a desk” role.

You’ll be out in the community:

• Building strong relationships with local services and stakeholders
• Supporting community partners to deliver impactful programs
• Coordinating events, activities, and initiatives for children and families
• Helping shape responses to local needs through community engagement

You’ll play a key role in strengthening families and supporting children aged 0–12 to thrive.

What you’ll bring

• Diploma (or higher) in Community Services, Human Services or similar
• Experience working with families, children or community programs
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
• Confidence coordinating activities, events and community initiatives

Apply Now!

If you are interested, please apply! We will be reviewing candidates as they are received. 

Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer.  People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have appropriate work rights in Australia.