Outreach Specialist – Family Connect

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 full-time contract opportunity until December 2026, located in Oran Park NSW. Starting base annual salary of $94,498 to $100,280 negotiable based on experience, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options. Leave benefits included.

About the opportunity:

At Uniting, we believe every child, young person and family deserves to feel safe, supported and connected. Our Family Connect and Support (FCS) program is here for families who may be experiencing challenges but don't yet meet the threshold for statutory intervention. We step in early, offering care, guidance and connection before issues escalate—helping families find their strength and their way forward.

We're searching for an Outreach Specialist with heart, courage and resilience. Someone who can walk alongside families in the Southwest Sydney community, listen without judgement, and create pathways that bring hope and stability.

What you'll be doing:

• Meet children, young people and families where they are—whether that's in homes, schools, or community spaces.
• Build trust through compassion, patience and respect.
• Conduct whole-of-family assessments to understand vulnerabilities, risks and immediate needs.
• Partner with local services, schools, health providers and community groups to create strong support networks.
• Respond with care and professionalism when safety concerns arise.
• Advocate for the voices of children, young people and families in every decision that affects them.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in Social Sciences, Youth Work or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Experience conducting needs and risk assessments with children, young people and families.
• A deep understanding of child protection issues and the courage to act when needed.
• The ability to engage with families from Aboriginal and CALD backgrounds in culturally respectful ways.
• A current NSW Working with Children Check and Driver's Licence.

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 annual salary of $94,498 to $100,280 negotiable based on experience, 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 – 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, Sunday 19th October 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.