Community Services Officer

Be the helping hand that keeps our community connected.Join our Community Services team to help make a difference in our community everyday!About Us At the City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE), we are committed to building a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable city. We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, weGrow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people, proudly located on Kaurna Country.At PAE we are committed to delivering services, projects and initiatives that support our organisational goals: Thriving Community   -  A city where people have the opportunity to connect and flourish Prosperous Economy -  A city with a thriving economy that enriches its local community Clean and Green City  -  A city that values its natural environment Places for People        -  An accessible city where people love to be We’re looking for passionate people to support older residents to live independently and stay socially connected by coordinating CHSP services, responding to My Aged Care referrals, and providing high‑quality customer service and information.About the Role Coordinate and deliver Home Services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program, including arranging services and preparing care plans. Receive, action and respond to My Aged Care referrals, ensuring timely, appropriate service responses and strong communication with clients. Provide community information, support volunteers and contractors, uphold customer service standards, and promote social connection for older people and people with disability.About you Experience in a community services–based role and general understanding of the aged care sector.Knowledge of aged services, eligibility criteria, social inclusion principles and local provider networks. Understanding of Aged Care Standards, Home Care Standards, and relevant government agency processes.Current DHS screening – Child, Aged, Vulnerable is essential.More information can be found in the Position Description located below. Apply Now To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  Applications close 10pm on 19 February 2026Confidential enquiries can be directed to Leanne Davis-King, Community Services Leader on leanne.davisking@cityofpae.sa.gov.au or 8405 6705.We may commence interviews prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.   PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage First Nations peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.  We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.  #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference  Benefits of Working at PAEPosition Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015

Community Services Officer

Be the helping hand that keeps our community connected.

Join our Community Services team to help make a difference in our community everyday!

About Us 

At the City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE), we are committed to building a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable city. We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, weGrow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people, proudly located on Kaurna Country.

At PAE we are committed to delivering services, projects and initiatives that support our organisational goals: 

  • Thriving Community   -  A city where people have the opportunity to connect and flourish 
  • Prosperous Economy -  A city with a thriving economy that enriches its local community 
  • Clean and Green City  -  A city that values its natural environment 
  • Places for People        -  An accessible city where people love to be 

We’re looking for passionate people to support older residents to live independently and stay socially connected by coordinating CHSP services, responding to My Aged Care referrals, and providing high‑quality customer service and information.

About the Role 

  • Coordinate and deliver Home Services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program, including arranging services and preparing care plans.
  • Receive, action and respond to My Aged Care referrals, ensuring timely, appropriate service responses and strong communication with clients. 
  • Provide community information, support volunteers and contractors, uphold customer service standards, and promote social connection for older people and people with disability.

About you 

  • Experience in a community services–based role and general understanding of the aged care sector.
  • Knowledge of aged services, eligibility criteria, social inclusion principles and local provider networks. 
  • Understanding of Aged Care Standards, Home Care Standards, and relevant government agency processes.
  • Current DHS screening – Child, Aged, Vulnerable is essential.

More information can be found in the Position Description located below. 

Apply Now 

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  

Applications close 10pm on 19 February 2026

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Leanne Davis-King, Community Services Leader on leanne.davisking@cityofpae.sa.gov.au or 8405 6705.

We may commence interviews prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.   

PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage First Nations peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.  

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.  

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference  

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