Social Programs Support Officer

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.   PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.  We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & 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.  With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city. You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people. Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development. We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Community Services team as a Social Programs Support Officer. In this role you will support older residents and people with disability to stay independent, safe at home, and socially connected through community programs, group activities, and services delivered under the Commonwealth Home Support Program.Key responsibilities of the position include: Support the planning and delivery of social support programs for older residents.Co-design activities and initiatives that promote wellbeing and social connection.Guide and support volunteers in program delivery.Conduct client assessments and liaise with external service providers.Ensure programs meet funding, compliance, and safety requirements."*This position may be required to work across other council locations*The successful applicant will have: Suitable Qualification applicable from 1 July 2025.Current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC). Current Aged Care Sector Employment Check.Child Safe Environments Training (or willingness to undertake).Current Class C Driver’s license.Current Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.Experience working in aged care and disability services.Experience in delivering and coordinating community programs and/ or services. Proven experience facilitating and supporting social groups.Experience coordinating and managing transport arrangements.Experience at risk identification and mitigation for older people, whilst delivering programs. Experience supporting volunteers to deliver services and programs. Understanding of aged services offered by Council and other service providers within the region Understanding of the principle of social inclusion, community services and social issues relating to the client group Knowledge of Aged Care Standards Knowledge of relevant Commonwealth, State and local agencies and resources Working knowledge of WHS for Client centred venues and within private homes when undertaking home assessments and home visitsMore information can be found on the Position Description located below. This is a fixed-term full-time position until 30 June 2026. This is a Level 3 position which has a current salary of $85,842 per annum (plus Super). Confidential enquiries can be directed to Leanne Davis-King, Community Services Leader on 0439 866 935 or leanne.davisking@cityofpae.sa.gov.au. To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close 10pm on 26 October 2025. The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander 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

Social Programs Support Officer

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.   

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.  

We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & 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.  

With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city. 

You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people. 

Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Community Services team as a Social Programs Support Officer. In this role you will support older residents and people with disability to stay independent, safe at home, and socially connected through community programs, group activities, and services delivered under the Commonwealth Home Support Program.

Key responsibilities of the position include: 

  • Support the planning and delivery of social support programs for older residents.
  • Co-design activities and initiatives that promote wellbeing and social connection.
  • Guide and support volunteers in program delivery.
  • Conduct client assessments and liaise with external service providers.
  • Ensure programs meet funding, compliance, and safety requirements."

*This position may be required to work across other council locations*

The successful applicant will have: 

  • Suitable Qualification applicable from 1 July 2025.
  • Current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC).
  • Current Aged Care Sector Employment Check.
  • Child Safe Environments Training (or willingness to undertake).
  • Current Class C Driver’s license.
  • Current Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
  • Experience working in aged care and disability services.
  • Experience in delivering and coordinating community programs and/ or services.
  • Proven experience facilitating and supporting social groups.
  • Experience coordinating and managing transport arrangements.
  • Experience at risk identification and mitigation for older people, whilst delivering programs. 
  • Experience supporting volunteers to deliver services and programs. 
  • Understanding of aged services offered by Council and other service providers within the region
  • Understanding of the principle of social inclusion, community services and social issues relating to the client group
  • Knowledge of Aged Care Standards
  • Knowledge of relevant Commonwealth, State and local agencies and resources
  • Working knowledge of WHS for Client centred venues and within private homes when undertaking home assessments and home visits

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

This is a fixed-term full-time position until 30 June 2026. 

This is a Level 3 position which has a current salary of $85,842 per annum (plus Super). 

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Leanne Davis-King, Community Services Leader on 0439 866 935 or leanne.davisking@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.

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

Applications close 10pm on 26 October 2025. 

The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander 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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