Family Worker - Moruya

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn; Moruya; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Salary Packaging

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Workplace

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn – Moruya NSW is seeking a motivated Family Worker to deliver supervised contact services that are impartial and child-centred. You will conduct visits and changeovers, transport children when required, and document observations in line with program guidelines.

The role requires commitment to child safety, strong relationship skills, and involvement in team meetings. Access to development opportunities and flexible workplace arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Community Services, Early Childhood or equivalent; or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within a person and child safety framework that is client centered and trauma informed.
• Excellent relationship building skills to maintain effective client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervised visits and changeovers.
• Transport children to and from visits, this may include occasional interstate travel.
• Write up observational reports of visits according to program guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of all clients within the parameters of duty of care.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and professional development.
• Ensure that administrative standards are maintained in accordance with the program and organisation’s policies.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Community Services or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn – Moruya NSW

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Family Worker to deliver supervised contact services that are impartial, trauma-informed, and child-centred. Reporting to the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct supervised visits and changeovers.


• Transport children to and from visits, this may include occasional interstate travel.


• Write up observational reports of visits according to program guidelines.


• Maintain confidentiality of all clients within the parameters of duty of care.


• Attend and contribute to team meetings and professional development.


• Ensure that administrative standards are maintained in accordance with the program and organisation’s policies.

If you would like to work with us to make a positive difference in people's lives - we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference? Rewarding opportunities are available for passionate individuals to support the wider community across diverse program areas.

What We Offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging to boost your income


• Free Parking for your convenience


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing


• Opportunities for Professional Development


• A Family-Friendly Workplace


• Certified Great Place to Work

About Us

Marymead CatholicCare is the social services arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration while adhering to our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion and Inclusivity.

About You

The ideal person we are looking for has:

• Minimum Certificate III in Community Services, Early Childhood or equivalent; or relevant work experience.


• Demonstrated commitment to working within a person and child safety framework that is client centered and trauma informed.


• Excellent relationship building skills to maintain effective client relationships.


• Proven experience and ability to respond appropriately to critical incidents and to clients presenting with complex needs.


• Good verbal and written communication skills, and good time management skills.


• Computer literacy skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and simple databases.


• Must be available to participate in a roster to work between 7am – 7pm, Thursday to Sunday, depending on program needs.

Successful applicants must have (or obtain):

• Current National Police Check


• NSW Working with Children Check
  
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification

Closing Date: 19 November 2025

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse. Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.