Social Worker / Intensive Specialist Practitioner

About Us:

Established in 1990 arbias is a not-for-profit organisation that supports people with a suspected or diagnosed Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and people with multiple comorbidities such as physical disabilities, mental health, alcohol and other drug related issues, connection with the criminal justice system and high complex needs. We are a recognised industry leader in this field providing a range of specialist support services across metropolitan and regional Victoria and NSW.

Every day we make a difference in the lives of our clients and their loved ones. Our team are impassioned by improving outcomes for people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and work closely with a team of Clinical Neuropsychologists who respect their expertise and skills.

Our vision is “enabling our people and partners to achieve their very best”. We pride ourselves on looking after our people and putting them first. Our mission is to bring everyone the chance to live the life that they want, and that includes our employees.

The foundation of arbias’ work is partnership, building on individuals’ strengths, and supporting people to identify strategies in planning for their future.

About the Role:

The Social Worker/Specialist Practitioner will perform flexible, highly complex individualised support that reflects the diverse and specific needs of our client group.

The role will provide funded services on behalf of government agencies including complex case management.

Key Selection Criteria - Experience or willingness to learn and to undertake the following:

1.    Providing person-centred support to people with a disability (in particular, people with an acquired brain injury), who are experiencing high complex needs, dual diagnosis, mental health and/or behaviours of concern.

2.    Support individuals to build capacity and resilience to make decisions and choices about the implementation of all the supports they receive from a range of providers.

 3.   Behaviour assessment and preparing comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans and reports.

 4.   Restrictive practices, including comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation.

 5.    Well-developed communication and report writing skills, articulating information clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders.

 6.    Communication and report writing, articulating information clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders.

 7.   Handling client concerns or conflicts with diplomacy, aiming to find acceptable solutions and maintain positive client relationships.

 8.   Respect and appreciate diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives when interacting with clients and their families.

 9.    Develop further knowledge in the areas of Acquired Brain Injury, Criminal Justice, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis

Highly desirable requirements:

· Degree or higher qualification preferred (Social Work, Counselling etc) or preparedness to undertake further training to gain appropriate certifications.

· Hold and maintain registration with the NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission

Other Requirements of the Position:

• Qualifications in a related field highly desirable i.e social work, counselling etc
• Commitment to the arbias vision, mission and objectives and alignment with organisational values
• Well-developed computer skills
• First aid level 2 + CPR
• Current Victorian Driver's License
• Current Police Check
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• NDIS worker screening check

Application details:

Please submit your application with a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. For more information about the role or to obtain a copy of the PD please email [email protected]

Applications close: Friday 09/10/2026

People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, are strongly encouraged to apply.