• Rare opportunity to make a big difference to help people living with HIV to thrive.
• Diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.
• Permanent part-time or casual opportunities.
• Great benefits incl. e-learning, development opportunities, gifted leave, EAP access and more. 

We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and the closing date may be brought forward without notice.

HIV is still here. Fear, stigma and ignorance still exist. Today, around 37 million people worldwide live with HIV, of whom 22 million are on treatment. Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) will turn 40 in 2024 and has an ambition to grow our services to help people living with HIV and its wider community to thrive in Australia. 

If you are looking for a rewarding job that makes a huge difference to people’s lives at a diverse and inclusive workplace, then BGF could be the right choice for you! 

About us

Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) is Australia’s oldest community-based HIV organisation, providing client services and health promotion programs in NSW and SA. We provide direct practical assistance, emotional support, financial counselling, and housing advocacy to people living with HIV. 

Our services are accessible to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or cultural and linguistic background.

Our vision

To help people living with HIV to thrive.

Our mission

BGF provides high quality client services and health promotions programs, as well as advocating with and for people living with HIV.

BGF works to change social attitudes around HIV, to reduce fear, discrimination and stigma and promote acceptance and understanding, working also at a systemic level to influence policy and service development.

Our values

Compassion, Solidarity, Empowerment and Inclusivity.

For more information about BGF please visit our website at: bgf.org.au.

About you and the role

This role is all about making a difference and helping people live independently through support in daily activities. BGF is looking for someone either in a permanent part-time (hours of work will be discussed in the interview) or casual capacity to support people living with HIV (PLHIV) to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their communities.

The Community Support Worker requires solid experience engaging and assisting clients with their daily living skills. In this role you are a truly purpose-driven professional whose personal values are aligned to ours. You are non-judgmental, you understand boundaries, and you are a team player with positive collaborative attitude and treat everyone with respect.

More specifically, to be successful in this role you will:

• Abide by BGF and Client Services team’s established policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with Care Coordinator and Scheduling & Planning Coordinator achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes for your clients;
• Deliver high quality support services to meet the identified needs of BGF clients living in the community by performing a variety of duties including medication prompting, shopping, light cleaning, meal preparation, as well as taking clients to their appointments;
• Help clients overcome social isolation;
• Proactively develop and maintain client relationships that facilitate progress towards planned and agreed levels of independence and participation; and
• Write case notes on client contact and outcomes for client record keeping purposes.

 In addition, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Certificate IV in Community Services (completed or in progress).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Proof of right to work in Australia & 100 points ID.
• Current and clean NSW driving licence.
• Current Level 1 First Aid Certificate and CPR.
• Due to the inherent work, health and safety considerations, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., double dosed plus recommended booster doses) prior to commencing any work, unless medically exempt. If you are not medically eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, you must provide BGF with acceptable evidence of having a health condition for which obtaining a COVID-19 vaccination is contraindicated.

It is also highly desirable if you have:

• A reliable and roadworthy motor vehicle to travel to participant's homes and assist them in accessing the community, including comprehensive motor vehicle insurance and registration.
• Mental Health First Aid training completed and current.
• Experience working with staff and volunteers with a lived experience.
• An understanding of the principles and practice of client-centred care.
• An understanding of the value of working with the client’s families and friends.
• Knowledge of and experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Benefits & Culture

• Make a significant impact on the lives of PLHIV.
• Much more than just a job – it is a rare and great opportunity to be part of a community of like-minded individuals.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Permanent part-time or casual opportunities to achieve your improved work-life balance, based in and around Sydney. Hours of work for permanent part-time role will be discussed during the interview.

• Great benefits incl. e-learning, development opportunities, discount shopping, gifted leave, EAP access and more.
• Gain experiences through empowering people, their families and carers, and the wider community. 

How to apply

Please submit your current resume and a covering letter. In your cover letter, please read the position description carefully and briefly explain why you think you are suitable for the role by addressing the skills/knowledge, qualification and experience.

Should you have any questions please contact Moises Zamora Juarez, our Community Support Programs Manager, via email to [email protected]

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  People living with HIV, First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.