Careers at Empathy Community Services
Our wide range of Empathy Community Services careers provides an excellent environment for career growth, no matter your area of expertise. With locations Brisbane, Toowoomba, Ipswich, and Melbourne and growing you will be sure to find a suitable team to be a part of. Roles range from support services such as corporate Plan management and Finance, through to care roles such as allied health professionals, nurses and personal carers. Browse our vacant positions apply for roles, or sign up to be notified of new vacancies.
How to apply
Find a role on our vacancy page you wish to apply for.
Click the Apply Now button.
Attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
What you will need
A cover letter identifying the role you are applying for and the attributes you will bring to the role.
An up-to-date resume detailing your skills, experience, and work history.
Your application must be lodged online by the closing date to be considered. We only accept online applications.
Our Selection Process
STEP 1
All applications are reviewed by the hiring manager based on the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description. This will usually happen within the fortnight after the closing date and only short-listed applicants may be contacted.
STEP 2
Short-listed applicants are then interviewed by a panel including the hiring manager and at least one other person. This behavioural interview is designed to find out more information about each applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the role.
STEP 3
If you are the preferred applicant, we will contact your referees, including your most recent supervisor or manager. We also have a range of probity checks all our staff need to complete relevant for the role, including a Federal Police Check for all staff and the NDIS worker orientation training.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
At Empathy Community Services, our strength lies in our people, and we offer many great opportunities and benefits to support you in the inspiring work you do each day
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
In addition to regular on-the-job training, we support ongoing development, with scholarships available for staff entering tertiary education, as well as our leadership development program available to all leaders.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY
At Empathy Community Services, we are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture promotes creativity, enjoyment, and a commitment to person-centred care. Our workforce – and the people we support – are diverse in race, gender, age, cultural background, language, religion, sexuality, abilities, interests, and choices. We respect diversity in the people we support, their families, and with our volunteers and employees.
As a community service group, we are committed to Reconciliation and are working through initiatives on equal opportunity, cultural awareness, cultural capability, inclusion and community engagement. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.
Other opportunities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Careers
Empathy Community Services is committed to the employment and career development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team members.
Youth Employment
Youth employment programs in both our community and residential services.
Volunteer with Empathy Community Services
We welcome volunteers from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience. Our volunteers are anywhere between 16 and 85 years old and include students, retirees, job seekers and professionals.
