Child, Family & Community Worker
Cootamundra - Australia
Job Summary
Be the connection that helps individuals families and communities thrive
Werelooking for a passionate and community-minded individual with strong experience working with childrenfamiliesand communities to join our Cootamundra team. This role plays an important part in delivering community-based support informationadvocacyand programs that strengthen families and enhance community wellbeing.
As a Child Family and Community Worker Community Strengtheningyoullfocus on building meaningful relationships supporting people through early intervention and empowering communities to thrive. A strengths-based trauma-informedand person-centered approach underpins all aspects of this role and drives positive outcomes for individualsfamiliesand communities.
About the Role
This is a permanent part-time position working 21-28 hoursperweek and is basedonsitein Cootamundra.
Working as part of our service delivery team you will support community members through information advicereferralsand brief intervention support. A key focus of the role is building community connection and participation through a range of activities and initiatives.
In this role you will:
- Support community members with informationreferralsand short-term advocacy.
- Facilitate social participation groups and community-based programs including a multicultural playgroup.
- Monitor and manage Community Centre room hire enquiries for external service providers.
- Attend local community meetings and engage with key stakeholders.
- Planfacilitateor co-facilitate community events and awareness activities.
- Collaborate with local servicesstakeholdersand community members toidentifyneeds and strengthen community connections.
What Were Looking For
Essential
- Relevant qualification in Social Work Community Services Psychology AlliedHealthor a related discipline (or working towards).
- Demonstrated experience or knowledge of working with children youngpeopleand families particularly in regional communities.
- Understanding of trauma-informed strengths-basedand person-centred practice.
- Experience delivering brief interventionadvocacyand/or group programs.
- Strong communication interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to engage with diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and multicultural communities.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and client management systems.
Desirable
- Experience delivering community programseventsor group work.
- Experience working alongside schoolshealthor community services.
- Knowledge of early intervention frameworks or mental health and wellbeing.
- Experience in reflective practice and professional supervision.
Employee Benefits
Intereachprides itself on supporting our staff. Benefits include:
- Salary Packaging opportunities.
- Fitness Passport.
- Flare employee benefits program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid parental leave and paid study leave.
- Workplace Giving Program.
- Flexibility to support worklife balance.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A supportiveinclusiveand purpose-driven team environment.
For More Information
For general enquiries or confidential support with the application process:
Jessica Kemp Recruitment Officer
For role-specific enquiries:
Amber Murphy Senior Child Family & Community Worker226
Ready to Apply
ClickApply Nowandsubmit:
- Your current resume
- A cover letter outlining your skillsexperienceand suitability for the role
Applications close 15 July 2026 at 10:00am.
We encourage early applications as suitable candidates may be contacted and progressed throughout the advertising period. Alternative application methods are available for anyone unable to apply online. If shortlisted you will be contacted by phone.
Intereachproudly welcomes applicants from allwalks of lifeand is committed to being an Inclusive and Child Safe organisation where safety respect and equity are embedded in everything we do.
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