Social Worker - Australia

Disability and community social work across Australia

About the role

Community and disability social work roles, placed with Australian employers who sponsor qualified social workers.

You'll work with clients across disability, mental health, and complex social presentations — providing therapeutic interventions, coordinating supports, and advocating for people who need it most. Most positions sit within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Australia's government-funded support system for people with permanent and significant disability.

Social workers with experience in high-complexity, resource-constrained environments bring a depth of practice that Australian employers genuinely value. Prior Australian experience is not required.

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What you'll do

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to identify participant needs, strengths, risks, and support requirements
• Develop and implement evidence-based, goal-directed intervention plans aligned with NDIS funding categories
• Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions including counselling, psychoeducation, crisis support, and family and carer support
• Apply trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based practice in all client interactions
• Advocate for participants navigating complex systems including NDIS planning, housing, and community access
• Coordinate support plans and connect clients with providers, community organisations, and government agencies
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records and NDIS-compliant documentation
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, team meetings, and clinical reviews
• Contribute to service improvement, quality initiatives, and policy development

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What you'll need

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work
• Current registration or licence to practise as a Social Worker with the recognised statutory authority in your home country
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in a clinical or community social work role
• Institution and country where you completed your degree, e.g., University name, Country

Advantageous

• Disability, mental health, paediatric, or aged care background
• Biopsychosocial assessment and professional report-writing experience
• Case management or support coordination experience

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How it works

We manage the recruitment and introduction process end to end — from your first conversation with us through to employer introduction. Our immigration partner, a MARA-registered firm, manages visa processing and employer sponsorship once you've been selected.

There is no cost to you at any point in the recruitment process. Visa and immigration costs are a separate matter between you, your employer, and the immigration agent — we'll explain this clearly before you commit to anything.