3 Outreach Worker jobs in Australia

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum opportunity where your skills can make a real difference? Join a disaster recovery and mental health initiative supporting clients in a vibrant community-based setting along the beautiful Central Queensland coast. This is your chance to work autonomously while contributing to a meaningful program that directly impacts people's lives.

About the Role

• Full-time locum contract, 38 hours per week, 8 weeks+, starting ASAP
• Monday to Friday roster giving you worklife balance
• Provide support to clients through trauma-informed care and basic counselling
• Work autonomously while having access to professional support from the Rural & Remote Resource Team
• Accommodation provided and travel allowance included
• Contract initially for 8 weeks with potential for extension
• Be part of a new initiative supporting clients, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference in a community in need
• Engage in community outreach and disaster recovery support, making a visible impact on local clients

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with AASW eligibility
• Experienced in trauma-informed care and counselling
• Previous experience in a similar community or disaster recovery role preferred
• Confident working autonomously while knowing professional support is available
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with clients and the community quickly
• Excited to live and work in Central Queensland, enjoying its stunning coastline, friendly communities, and relaxed lifestyle

This is an exciting short-term locum opportunity for a social worker looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of clients and communities in need. If you are passionate about mental health, trauma-informed care, and community support, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now - contact Nikki Webster at or for a confidential discussion.

• Enjoy five weeks annual leave for optimal work-life balance.
• We offer opportunities for your personal and career development.
• Changed jobs? No worries — salary packaging is still yours!

Empowering Lives – Creating Change – Social Work That Connects

Based in Logan, you’ll be part of a passionate, close-knit multidisciplinary team—including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, and other clinical professionals—delivering impactful Social Work services to customers, their families, and the local community.

This is your chance to make a real difference in people’s lives while enjoying a 9-day fortnight, 5 weeks’ annual leave, and salary packaging to boost your take-home pay.

Why work with us?

At Northcott Therapy , we support people of all ages with disability to live more independently through evidence-based, family-centred therapy.

Join a trusted organisation with 90+ years of impact—where your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.

About My Role

As a Social Worker at Northcott, I will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team including Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists. Together, we provide contemporary, evidence-informed therapies that support our clients in achieving their goals.

I will take an interprofessional approach , working closely with therapists to ensure customers receive holistic and coordinated support. I will bring a demonstrated referral network and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with relevant external organisations, ensuring both interim and ongoing support is available for our customers. This role involves travel across Northcott’s service centres, with a company vehicle provided.

You Can Make a Difference

I am passionate about delivering high-quality, discipline-specific practice, mentoring and supporting colleagues, and driving positive outcomes for customers. I believe in meaningful work, collaboration, and continuous learning—and I bring that mindset to every part of my role.

I will bring:

• Previous experience in disability services or other relevant community services sector.
• A degree in Social Work and/or Human Services, or other relevant qualifications
• Active membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Demonstrated clinical competencies and commitment to best practice
• Experience to provide staff mentoring, training and support on job-related training needs.
• Flexibility to travel to Northcott service centres to provide customer support
• Availability to provide on-call support when required
  

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible Work Options – We offer both part-time and full-time roles so you can find the work-life balance that suits you, with realistic caseloads and achievable utilisation targets.
• Wellness Perks : Fitness Passport and reduced insurance.
• Perkbox – Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources — our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.
  
• Competitive Salary – Earn up to $90,000 + super + salary packaging, plus paid travel time, kilometre reimbursement, or access to pool cars.
• Supportive Culture – Be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team with regular peer supervision and support from clinical experts across multiple states.
• Professional Development – Receive 10 days of dedicated PD leave each year, plus a $1,000 allowance to support your ongoing growth.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience for the role.