NEST Support Worker

Empowered by diversity:
At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the role:
This is a part-time fixed contract until December 2025, located in Macgregor ACT – 2 days per week. Starting base hourly rate of $35.12, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options. Leave benefits included
About the opportunity:
Newpin (New Parent and Infant Network)
is a proven, evidence-based program that works with families to create safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive. Our mission is to keep children safe and help families stay together—stronger, healthier and with hope for the future.

As a
Newpin NEST Support Worker
, you will be the heart of our program—providing meaningful, day-to-day support to families facing complex challenges. You'll work side-by-side with our Newpin Coordinator and the wider team to support parents in their journey to healing, growth and reunification.

This role is hands-on, human-centred, and deeply rewarding.

About the Role:

• Support families to fully participate in the Newpin program
• Help deliver on case plan goals and support appointments and referrals
• Provide practical and emotional support, including transport and advocacy
• Maintain accurate case records to ensure responsive, high-quality care
• Work collaboratively with other services and professionals
• Foster cultural safety, respect and inclusiveness for all families, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Your Qualifications & Experience

• A
  Diploma in Community Services
  (or related field) or equivalent experience
• Understanding of child protection and trauma impacts
• Experience working with vulnerable families or children
• A current driver's license and WWCC/Police Check clearance
• A strong belief in equity, dignity and every family's potential
• Empathetic and trauma-informed, with a genuine passion for helping others
• Committed to social change and child safety
• Organised, reliable and a strong team player
• Comfortable navigating complex challenges with sensitivity and professionalism
• Capable of building trusting, respectful relationships with families and stakeholders

Benefits and culture
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there's more.

• Welcoming you exactly as you are
• Starting base hourly rate of $35.12 plus super
• Access to generous salary packaging options as well as access to Uniting's URewards retail partner program.
• Wellbeing programs and access to fitness passport
• Career development opportunities such as training, education.
• Amazing workplace culture

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at

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Please note no applications will be accepted via email.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

Closing date: 11:55pm, Thursday 4^th September 2025
About Uniting:
When you're part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you're part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.