Family Connect and Support Worker

Ready to make a difference?

Join a passionate and dynamic team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children, young people, and families! As a Family Connect and Support (FCS) Worker, you’ll play a vital role in connecting families with the support they need before situations escalate into crisis. This is a rewarding opportunity to actively contribute to child wellbeing, build stronger communities, and promote protective, nurturing environments for young people.

You will work alongside a collaborative network of service providers across the Batemans Bay, Bega, Queanbeyan, and Goulburn regions, offering vital intake and referral services. Your work will ensure that families receive timely and effective support, empowering them to resolve challenges and thrive. With a focus on early intervention and prevention, this role allows you to make a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Whether through in-person support or outreach, every day brings new opportunities to make a positive and lasting change in the lives of those who need it most.

This is an ongoing Part-time opportunity 3 days a week (0.6 FTE) based in Batemans Bay within our Out of Home Care (OOHC) Program. The position reports to the Family Connect and Support – Team Leader

What You’ll Do :

• Ensure that vulnerable children, young people and families receive services that meet their needs.
• Use a child-centred and family-focused approach to identify strengths, needs, risks and protective factors.
• Establish collaborative relationships with a wide range of specialist and mainstream services to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
• Work collaboratively with Statutory Bodies and support services across the area to improve linkages and develop integrated service responses.

Who You Are :

You are a compassionate and dedicated professional who is passionateabout making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, young people, and families. You have a strong understanding of child wellbeing and the importance of early intervention, and you are driven by the desire to help families access the support they need to overcome challenges. With excellent communication skills, you can build trust with families and work collaboratively with a diverse range of service providers.

You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and can manage a caseload with sensitivity and professionalism. You are proactive and resourceful, always looking for creative solutions to meet the unique needs of each family. Your ability to adapt and work in outreach settings is key to your success, and you are passionate about fostering positive, nurturing environments where children and young people can thrive. Most importantly, you are committed to empowering families and making a lasting impact on their lives.

Key Selection Criteria

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact : Ally Jones at Alexandra.jones@mackillop.org.au

Why Join Us!

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Our Commitment :

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people.Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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