11/9/2025) Child and Family Cultural Support Worker

Child and Family Cultural Support Worker page is loaded## Child and Family Cultural Support Workerremote type: Remotelocations: Longreach: Brisbane: Emeraldtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: August 17, 2025 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR112752**Child and Family Cultural Support Worker | Longreach | Remote Area Family Service*** **Employment Term:** Part-Time, Maximum Term to 30th June 2026 (38 hours per fortnight).* **Location:** Longreach* **Remuneration:** $44.58 per hour + Super + $15,900 NFP Salary Packaging & $2,650 for meals & entertainment**Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare**At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.As a **Child and Family Cultural Support Worker** you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let's make a meaningful difference, together*This is an identified position in line with UnitingCare's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy which aims to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in all areas of our organisation. For this position, it is an equal opportunity measure that applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as per section 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).***Your part in our UnitingCare team**Our Remote Area Families Service (RAFS) program is seeking a passionate and autonomous worker to join our Remote Area Child and Family Team in Longreach.Your commitment to the role will explore the dynamics of working with our vulnerable clients in communities focusing on:* Supporting early childhood development, parenting resilience and mobile services to communities* Develop and implement programs to strengthen family relationships, implement early intervention and prevention activities* Enhance and support increased First Nations/ Multicultural community participation and family functioning.* Providing information, advice and referral pathways* Increase awareness of children's wellbeing and have a holistic approach to supporting early childhood education in alignment with family and child support to nurture children to be fully prepared for learning and life* Understanding the role is predominantly delivered in remote locations and resulting in approximately 60% of work hours spent travelling and overnighting in communities.This is a unique opportunity to explore the rural and remote outback for QLD whilst visiting children and families on station, in communities, learn about rural life and work with stakeholders who are committed to supporting families and children to reach their best outcomes.*At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our Family and Child Services team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.** Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance* Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum* A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs* A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others* Eligible employees are entitled to 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme; for eligible employees.* Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events* Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference**We'd love you to be part of our UnitingCare family**Our Family and Disability Services team are passionate about their work with parents to ensure children remain safe in the home and parents have the skills, resilience and capability to effectively parent and meet their children's developmental, educational, health and well-being needs. We also provide targeted services to men who are seeking to change their behaviour.***Child safe, Child friendly****UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:** *provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children** *implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services** *appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur****Diversity & Inclusion****Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.****Safe workplace****We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.*We're on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it's time you joined our UnitingCare familiy.We invite you to to assist us in finding a position that aligns with your interests and skills. Let's make a meaningful difference, together. **Job Alerts for future opportunities** Set up Job Alerts to view future opportunities. New users can click from the Sign-in screen.
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