Intensive Family Support Worker – Connected Beginnings Program

Winnunga Nimmityjah; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free gym membership

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services in Canberra seeks Intensive Family Support Workers for the Connected Beginnings Program. You will work with families to build skills, support routines, budgeting and nutrition, and connect them to local services.

The role is a 1-year fixed-term full-time contract (Mon-Fri, 9:00–5:00). Applicants with experience delivering culturally safe, community-led support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families and communities.
• Strong commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and community.
• Ability to work in partnership with families and other staff in an empowering and collaborative way.

Responsibilities

• Focus on parental capacity building.
• Help families develop the skills and knowledge needed to create a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment for their children.
• Guide parents in building confidence and skills in caring for their children.
• Assist families with budgeting exercises to improve financial stability.
• Teach meal preparation and nutrition to encourage healthy eating habits.
• Support parents in establishing routines and family structures.
• Help families set and achieve meaningful goals based on their needs.
• Connect families with local services and resources.
• Work independently under supervision while being part of a supportive team.

Skills

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander 경험

Family support

Community liaison

Job description

Description

Intensive Family Support Workers – Connected Beginnings Program

1 year fixed-term full-time contract (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)

New roles, permanent fulltime or substantial part-time

Salary dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications

A Wonderful Opportunity to Join a Vital Team Focused on Early Childhood Health and Development!

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services is Canberra’s only Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Located in the heart of Canberra, we provide trusted holistic healthcare to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the ACT and surrounding areas.

The Connected Beginnings Program aims to give all children the best possible start by improving their wellbeing before they begin school. This program focuses on family function and access to essential services, ensuring children grow up in a safe, stable and nurturing environment. We need passionate individuals to help us support this vital program and make a real difference!

About the Role

• Focus on parental capacity building,
• Help families develop the skills and knowledge needed to create a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment for their children.
• Guide parents in building confidence and skills in caring for their children
• Assist families with budgeting exercises to improve financial stability
• Teach meal preparation and nutrition to encourage healthy eating habits
• Support parents in establishing routines and family structures
• Help families set and achieve meaningful goals based on their needs
• Connect families with local services and resources
• Work independently under supervision while being part of a supportive team.

About You

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families and communities.
• Strong commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and community.
• Ability to work in partnership with families and other staff in an empowering and collaborative way.
• Has a good understanding of local services and supports available to families
• Can work independently while receiving guidance and supervision

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be a trusted mentor and play a key role in helping families thrive. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

What We Offer

• A culturally safe and supportive workplace.
• Salary packaging benefits (our not-for-profit status makes our employees eligible for an additional tax-free component which increases your take-home pay).
• Free parking and free gym membership.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful work supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families and community.

This is a one year contract role, with the possibility of extension subject to organisational requirements and operational needs at the conclusion of the initial contract period