Administration and program Support Worker Newpin

About the Role:This is a part-time contract opportunity working 63 hours/ fortnight located in Port Kembla. - Contract until May 2027 About the opportunityUniting Newpin are currently seeking an Administration and Program Support Worker to join our dedicated Newpin team in Port is a rewarding opportunity where you will provide day-to-day support to the Newpin team and program which focuses on helping children in being restored to their parents in a supportive therapeutic ideal candidate will be a motivated sensitive and nurturing individual who is passionate about supporting families through challenging circumstances. You thrive in a team environment and are committed to fostering a safe and supportive space for children and parents to grow develop and heal. We are looking for someone who can work with a trauma-responsive lens ensuring the well-being of both children and this role you will also provide administration support and back of house coordination to the team and the centre coordinator. You are positive and adaptable capable of responding to the evolving needs of the program and bring a flexible can-do attitude particularly when balancing both administrative tasks support duties such as transport of families and or assist with possess strong communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written with demonstrated ability to apply these skills across a variety of engagements with participants families children external stakeholders service providers government agencies your team members and the broader leadership are weNewpin - New Parent and Infant Network program is a centre based therapeutic restoration program that supports and empowers families under stress by breaking the cycles of adversity to providing safe nurturing environments for children and fostering healthier parent-child relationships Newpin specialises in engaging parents whose children are in the NSW foster/kinship care system where restoration is seen as a possibility. Parents children and staff work together towards restoration under the Newpin core values of Safety Equity Empathy respect and you need to succeed:A minimum Cert IV in Business Admin and / or Community ServicesUnderstanding of child protection issues and the ability to identify and address these issues with families when of the impact of trauma and experience working with families/ children who have been affected by traumaExceptional Administrative skills and high-level proficiency in MS Office (particularly Outlook MS Word and Excel).Understanding of culturally safe and sensitive service deliveryDemonstrated ability to work co-operatively with colleagues (internal and external).Current drivers license and commitment to transporting families in organisational families is an important element of this with NSW Working with Children Check and National Police History Check requirements.A demonstrated commitment to social change and contributing to an organisation that advocates for the most and Torres Strait Islander children and families are overrepresented in this program and within the child protection system. Appropriate cultural knowledge and understanding is important to deliver effectively in this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards but there is moreYou will have access to a range of support and opportunities including:Salary-packaging optionsWellbeing programsLearning and development opportunitiesDiverse and inclusive workplaceRegular supervision support and team meetingsIf you want to become a part of our positive and respected team do not hesitate to apply now or contact Alex Sullivan from Unitings Talent AcquisitionTeam onmore information. To be considered for this position please upload your resume as well as a Cover Letter responding to the two Targeted Questions below (2 A4 page max);Applications without a covering letter will not be consideredTQ1: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team to provide support to parents and children who have experienced 2: Demonstrated skills and experience in administrative tasks to support the team and liaising with external agencies on behalf of families. Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include National Police Checks Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks. Applications Close: 11:55pm Thursday 16th April 2026About UnitingWhen youre part of Uniting youre part of a diverse purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference. We work across all ages and stages of life focused on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.