Family Connect and Support Program Worker

4 days ago

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia Pathfinders Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Family Connect and Support provides intervention, diversion and capacity building services with focus areas of housing, employment and health.

Within program guidelines, teams deliver both funded and fee-paying offerings to ensure access to the appropriate levels of service and support. Support is underpinned by a practice framework using strengths-based trauma informed practices to support people in building their own capacity and resources for positive change.

Our teams celebrate and acknowledge diversity working across sectors and collaborating with community including schools, employers, housing, health and social service providers to facilitate strengthened personal, social and cultural connection, and improved health and wellbeing.

We are currently looking for a Full Time Program Worker to be based in Taree.

The successful applicant will be required to ensure provision of high-quality services to achieve optimum levels of service delivery and client outcomes in line with the Practice Framework requirements while ensuring business performance outcomes, standards and compliance requirements are met.

The Program Worker – Family Connect and Support will require knowledge and understanding of the issues that affect Aboriginal communities, societies and cultures in NSW and be willing to advocate on behalf of Aboriginal young people and their families in providing cultural support and provide services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children, young people and families.

The Program Worker – Family Connect and Support will also be required to build strong relationships with Aboriginal agencies to support and strengthen families and cultural connections

This position is Level 5.1 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Modern Award ("the SCHDSI Award")

*Applications close at 5pm Thursday 21st August*

How to Apply:

When applying, please ensure you include a Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the key selection criteria that is set out in the job package. Applications should be lodged by email to and addressed to the Corporate Services Team.

To view the job package please visit our website

Applicants who do not provide all of the above will not be considered for an interview.

Why Join Pathfinders?

  • Impactful work –You will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation in its mission to deliver support to families, individuals and children to overcome various social issues.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Salary Packaging – up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free for permanent employees.
  • Access to a Health Wellbeing hub
  • Fitness Passport – access to subsidised gym membership for you and your family through the fitness passport program

For further information, please contact The Corporate Services team via email

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