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 139000 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 everyones 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 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 Childrens Check (WWCC).
• Current Aged Care Sector Employment Check.
• Child Safe Environments Training (or willingness to undertake).
• Current Class C Drivers 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 $85842 per annum (plus Super).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Leanne Davis-King Community Services Leader on0or .

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.

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