Lead, Family Support & Creative Parenting Spaces

Uniting; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% super

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing programs

URewards program

Career development

Job summary

Uniting in Campbelltown NSW is seeking a experienced Coordinator – Family Support & Creative Parenting Spaces to lead two early intervention programs for families with young children. You will mentor a multidisciplinary team and foster partnerships with local schools, government bodies and community groups to drive meaningful outcomes.

The role focuses on supportive parenting spaces, practical casework and playgroups, with a commitment to culturally safe practices and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience with children, young people and families, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience in early intervention, family support, child protection or community services.
• Confidence providing clinical supervision, mentoring staff and developing practice capability.
• Experience building collaborative partnerships across government and community sectors.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation, mandatory reporting and trauma-informed practice.
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice with Aboriginal, CALD and refugee communities.
• Current Driver Licence and NSW Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Creating a psychologically safe culture where people feel supported and empowered to grow.
• Overseeing quality casework, parenting programs, supported playgroups and early intervention services.
• Building strong partnerships with community organisations, schools, government agencies and local stakeholders.
• Driving culturally safe, inclusive practice that supports Aboriginal, CALD and refugee families.
• Supporting innovation through evidence-based early intervention models and continuous improvement.
• Managing referrals, program performance, reporting requirements and funding outcomes.
• Working alongside the Early Intervention leadership team to strengthen services across the region.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Reflective supervision

Partnership building

Cultural safety

Education

Social Work / Psychology degree

Job description

Uniting in Campbelltown NSW is seeking a experienced Coordinator – Family Support & Creative Parenting Spaces to lead two early intervention programs for families with young children. You will mentor a multidisciplinary team and foster partnerships with local schools, government bodies and community groups to drive meaningful outcomes.

The role focuses on supportive parenting spaces, practical casework and playgroups, with a commitment to culturally safe practices and trauma-informed care.