Child, Youth

- Winner of the XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for two consecutive years
- Established Not-for-profit organisation with 99 years of trusted experience
- Contribute to a culturally safe and inclusive service for First Nations communities

Join Our Team in Coffs Harbour – Make a Lasting Impact

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families to thrive? We are seeking a committed and community-minded individual to join our Connect team in Coffs Harbour as a First Nations Identified Child, Youth and Family Worker.

This is a rewarding opportunity for both experienced candidates, and emerging professionals (trainee) who are eager to grow their skills in case work, therapeutic group facilitation, and community engagement.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

As part of our Family Mental Health Support Service (Connect), you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people experiencing emerging mental health challenges. Through a combination of case management, group work, and outreach, you will help improve long-term mental health outcomes for families in the Coffs Harbour region.

We welcome applications from experienced candidates and those starting out, including people with formal qualifications or cultural knowledge and community-based experience. There are two entry points (level 5 or Trainee), with support provided in both pathways through culturally respectful, two-way learning.

If you’ve supported young people through cultural practice, helped families stay strong, led yarning spaces, or carried responsibilities in community, we consider these experiences just as important as formal training.

We encourage you to bring these strengths into your application, and we’re here to yarn with you about how they can be recognised.

The position will be based in our Coffs Harbour office, however the successful candidate will also be required to visit clients in the home, out in the community, and in local primary and high schools.

The use of your own personal vehicle will also be required if a pool car is not available. All kilometres will be reimbursed as per the Enterprise Agreement when using your own personal vehicle.

This is a Fixed-term position until 30 June 2026, working 22.5 hours per week, with the flexibility to negotiate your working days. Some weekend work may also be required to attend community events from time to time.

The classification of this position for a candidate with qualifications and/or experience in case work, therapeutic group facilitation, and community engagement in reference to the SCHADS Award is a Level 5. The hourly rate is $55.10ph, plus 12% superannuation.

The classification of this position for a candidate who is yet to develop the required skills, and experience will be considered a Trainee. In reference to the SCHADS Award, this position would be considered to be a level 2. The hourly rate is $39.00ph, plus 12% superannuation.

Please refer to our website to learn more about our Family Mental Health Support Service (Connect).

ABOUT US:

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship and family support services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives – their relationships. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and empowering them to build strong and respectful relationships.

We deliver services across 30+ locations (plus online) to more than 160,000 clients and are backed by qualified staff and 99 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters.

We are recognised as winners of the XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for two surveys in a row. This award recognises the best workplaces with excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce. At Interrelate, we care about each other, focus on strengths, recognise achievements, celebrate significant events, encourage continuous learning, and enjoy our work.

We have an employee reference group called Kutanya, which supports delivery of services to First Nations communities and supports First Nations staff. Kutanya is made up of First Nations employees and other employees, including the CEO.

KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

- Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander background (Interrelate considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW)
- Bachelor's degree in social work, community services and/or welfare, psychology, counselling or related discipline is highly regarded, but cultural knowledge, lived experience, and community leadership are equally valued. We encourage applicants to apply for either the level 5 or trainee pathway, depending on where they're at in their journey.
- Experience working with and understanding of mental illness; an understanding of the impact that emerging mental illness can have on a person's life, their families and children (particularly people with complex needs and high levels of disadvantage), and a demonstrated understanding of client-centered work and recovery-oriented practice in a mental health framework
- Experience working with children, young people and families in a community welfare/development/case work role, whilst maintaining a child/young person focused approach
- Case management experience, with the ability to coordinate flexible service delivery working within an individualized case management or care coordination framework
- Experience delivering therapeutic and educational group work programs to children, young people, parents and their families
- Current NSW Drivers Licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Please refer to the Job description for a full list of the role requirements & responsibilities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
- Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements
- Training, Mentoring, Supervision, and access to Resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- High level of diversity in the role

HOW TO APPLY:

We encourage applicants to apply in a way that feels comfortable and true to them. This could include a cover letter, or a yarn with one of our First Nations staff.

Whether you’re applying for the level 5 role or exploring the training pathway, we’re here to support you to put your best foot forward.

Closing Date: Monday, 20 October 2025

If you would like to connect with a First Nations employee, please do not hesitate to contact;

Rharnnie Groat, Practice Specialist - First Nations Services on 0485 904 991

Lachlan Skinner, Practice Specialist - First Nations Services on 0458 004 662

or email recruitment@interrelate.org.au

If you have any questions regarding this position, please email

recruitment@interrelate.org.au

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds.

Interrelate ordinarily encourages diversity in its applications, however, this particular role is a First Nations identified role.

If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please contact us at

diversity@interrelate.org.au

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.

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