Human Resources

Through a collection of profiles the community services sector can demonstrate the diversity of career paths that can lead to working in the sector. No matter what job or industry you work in, there is a job to match within the sector that offers great career and personal development opportunities. By sharing their stories, it is anticipated that people may be inspired and motivated to join the community service sector and help make a real difference in your own communities.

The resources provided on this page have been developed in conjunction with regional pilot activities in Roma/Charleville, Townsville and Ipswich. These resources are available for download to use to assist in promoting employment within the sector and your organisation Read more

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Age: 33 years
Position: Funding Administrator
Organisation: Employability

Tanya applied for an administrative role at Employability in 2005 after seeing an ad in her local paper. With previous experience in the disability sector Tanya submitted her job application, CV and relevant certificates without delay.

Tanya obtained a Business Administration qualification through TAFE, and was also a Director of her own company; so had plenty of skills to contribute to the role and organisation. Read more

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Age: 63 years
Position: Coordinator
Organisation: North Queensland Domestic Violence Resource Services

Fourteen years ago Pauline applied for a position through an advert in the local paper to start a new organization; the North Queensland Domestic Violence Resource Service.

Pauline was instantly drawn to the position as she saw it as an exciting opportunity to develop a new service in her field of domestic violence and to channel her passions into a fulfilling career. Read more

Age: 39 years
Position: Deputy Director
Organisation: Centacare Townsville

Paula’s strong passion and commitment for the well-being of others originally attracted her to undertake studies in a Bachelor of Social Work degree. She applied for a position with Centacare in 2000 because of her interest to work in a multi-skilled organisation offering a number of different counselling and support services to the community. Read more

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Age: 44 years
Position: Team Leader for Families & Disabilities Services
Organisation: Centacare Townsville

Pam was working part time at Centacare as both a Relationship Counselor and Disability Advisor when the position of Team Leader became available. Read more

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Age: 31 years
Position: Manager, Organisational Support Services
Organisation: Multilink Community Services

Dulcinea has been working at Multilink Community Services for more than 5 years progressing her career through a variety of roles including; Case Worker, Coordinator Community Development, Manager Community Development and her current role.

Dulcinea loves working in her team and helping the community. Her working environment is also flexible. Read more

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Position: Web Development Worker
Organisation: Micah Projects Inc.

Tony had been providing IT consultancy services to Micah Projects Inc. when a permanent role became available and he was invited to apply. Read more

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Through a collection of profiles the community services sector can demonstrate the diversity of career paths that can lead to working in the sector. No matter what job or industry you work in, there is a job to match within the sector that offers great career and personal development opportunities. By sharing their stories, it is anticipated that people may be inspired and motivated to join the community service sector and help make a real difference in your own communities.

The University of the Sunshine Coast's (USC) campus is located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, approximately 100km north of Queensland's capital city, Brisbane. Major centres such as Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Caloundra and Noosa are a short drive away. Read more