WORK WITH PURPOSE
"It's nice to come in every day and know I can have a real impact on someone's life"
Jamila | Social Services

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"It's challenging but so rewarding because of the relationships you gain"
Christie | Education and Care (Childcare)

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"I love knowing that little things I can do, can actually be life-changing for others"
Tess | Aged Care

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"Something I wasn't prepared for was how I would be inspired by my clients."
Brady | Disabliity

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"You just get such better results when everyone works together."
Savannah | Disabliity

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"When you’re having fun, the children are also having fun, you're modelling that behaviour"
Jayden | Education and Care

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"It's very heartwarming in this sector - it's very rewarding."
Haiyan | Aged Care

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"It's been the biggest surprise for me in this job, the fact you can have a massive impact on people.",
Jonathan | Social Services

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“I was just thriving and loving the education… the support that I was given at that first job and the support I started giving.”
Maria | Disability

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“My studies have given me a deeper understanding of the impact I can have.”
Ryan | Social Services

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“The value of volunteering I think is for your own personal achievement”
Ron | Aged Care

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“If a child comes in and they've got a smile on their face, you know they're really pleased to see you.”
Libby | Education and Care (Childcare)

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A meaningful career contributes to a good life.

Consider a career in aged care, disability, education and care (childcare), or social services in Tasmania.

The four sectors of aged care, disability, education and care (childcare) and social services make up the community services industry. It is one of the fastest growing areas of employment in Tasmania.

The community services industry is experiencing significant growth and demand. If you, or someone you know, is curious about meaningful paid or volunteer work in these expanding sectors, now is the time to explore career opportunities. 

This website is here to help you understand what it’s like to work in any of these sectors and read the stories of people actively working in the industry. 

Learn more

Are you looking for more purpose and keen to create a positive impact in your working life?

 

Our Information Guides and FREE postcard service enable you to learn more about working in the community services industry.  Download a suitable information guide, send a message to someone interested in aged care, education and care (childcare) or social services. 

Why not use our FREE postcard service to thank someone in community services for their positive impact.

Use our FREE postcard service to send a message

Tasmanian Stories of Working with Purpose

Learn why these Tasmanians chose their careers, what inspires them, and how their work creates a positive impact. We hope these stories encourage you to find your purpose by joining the community services industry

Are you ready to work with purpose? 

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Information Guide

Libby – Early Childhood Teacher

Libby, a seasoned educator in Launceston, offers insights into her career in Early Childhood Education.
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Ron – Community Care Volunteer

Volunteering not only benefits those in need but also offers a sense of purpose and fulfillment to the volunteers. Ron's story reminds us that, no matter our age or background, we all have the potential to make a difference in the lives of others.
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Ryan – Social Worker

With a diverse work background and keen interest in education, Ryan combined his recently acquired degree and his broad experience to elevate himself to work that fulfils his need for purpose and meaning. Ryan provides valuable insights into the nuances of his profession and how he eventually ended up working with young people.
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Maria – Team Leader

Maria’s story is a testament to the impact one person can have on the lives of others, proving that with dedication and the right support, anyone can become a catalyst for positive change in the community.
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Savannah – Occupational Therapist

Savannah’s lived experience and training has led her to establish a dynamic career as an Occupational Therapist in the disability sector. Read about how her work keeps Savannah focused on her true purpose.
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Jonathan – Youth Worker

Jonathan is a youth worker who is interested in expanding the options for young people in the area. Find out how he approaches his work and how he models healthy relationships with his clients.
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A black and white photo shows two young women. Both are wearing face masks that cover their lower faces. They are embracing side on and sharing a moment of shared joy.

Haiyan – Aged Care Worker

Haiyan discovered a hidden talent quite by accident which developed into a career working in aged care. Discover how her accidental entry transformed her and created a life working with purpose.
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A black and white photo shows an enthusiastic and happy young man wearing a beanie. He is surrounded by three primary school aged children completing a drawing activity.

Jayden – Educator

Jayden’s experiences growing up led him to seek work in education and care (childcare). What generated this interest and how does this work weave purpose into his daily interactions? Find out more.
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Aged care, disability, education and care (childcare), or
social services

Are you ready to work with purpose ?

Information Guide
A black and white photo shows three people walking along a path by a fenced pasture. In the foreground, a woman in a wheelchair looks out over the field, smiling. Behind her, she is pushed by another woman in glasses and accompanied by an older lady who walks by the fence, arms crossed to fend off a breeze.

Disability 

 

Disability services cater for Tasmanians with all types of disabilities. 

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Education and Care (Childcare)

Education and care (childcare) is important work and skilled educators make a positive difference in Tasmanian children’s lives. 
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Social Services

 

The social services sector is committed to improving the wellbeing of people and families in Tasmania. 

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This image shows two women sitting on a bed together, photographed in black and white. The woman on the left is older, and exudes warmth and happiness as she speaks to the women on the right. The woman on the right faces away from the camera, towards the older woman, listening to her. They hold hands on the bed.

Aged Care

 

Aged care services offer many roles, including those in residential care settings or in the community. 

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Send a message with our free postcard service

Write to someone interested in purposeful work in the community services industry

Say thank you to a colleague, friend or family member, making a positive impact in their career.

How to use the postcard service

Step 1: Email

Email a digital postcard so someone knows you care. Your email postcard will be sent immediately. This means those who might be interested in joining the industry, or you want to thank for being in the industry, can have it now. 

Step 2: What to say?

Think about your message. Do you want to encourage someone you know to work in the community services industry? Do you want to say thank you to a colleague, friend or family member already creating an impact?

Step 3: Send!

Select from the image options and send your postcard. We hope that many postcards are sent and received so that more Tasmanians can discover the positive impact of working in the community services industry. Help us spread the word!

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Here is where you will create your postcard.
Once you select your method of delivery, select an image and start typing your message. Add your recipients name, contact details and we'll do the rest!


How would you like to send your postcard?

Free Resource for Career Advisory and Employment Service Providers

Do you support people who want to work with purpose?

The Career Advisory and Employment Service Providers Resource Pack is designed to help career advisors and employment service providers support the career curious to explore roles in community services and find jobs in the industry. It contains links to websites with useful information about roles, work requirements, accessing relevant training and industry supported sites.

The resource also provides links to websites with information, resources and programs that support the range of circumstances your clients may be facing while exploring career options.

This resource has been developed as part of the larger community services industry Workforce Coordination Project.

Click on the link and use the free resource today.

Career Advisors Resource Pack

Free Resource for Community Service Organisations

Does your organisation want to attract, develop and retain more people who work with purpose?

The Workforce Review Tool offers community service organisations the opportunity to assess workforce planning and development.

The results provide valuable insight into what workforce planning and development practices, systems and documentations may require further development.

The tool has been developed as part of the larger community services industry Workforce Coordination Project.

Click on the link and use the free tool today.

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