Child & Family Support Worker

UnitingCare Queensland

. Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood development and family support, with a strong commitment to culturally safe practices and the ability to facilitate community programs and workshops. Proven skills in relationship-building and effective communication with diverse stakeholders, alongside the capacity to manage priorities in mobile service delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tertiary Qualification In Children's ServicesExperience In Early Childhood EducationStrong Understanding Of Child DevelopmentExcellent Communication SkillsCurrent Working With Children Check

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Hard Skills

Facilitating ProgramsWorkshop DeliveryCase Record MaintenanceCommunity Education ActivitiesFamily Support Practices

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingAutonomous WorkManaging Competing PrioritiesCommitment To Inclusive Practice

Tools & Technologies

Mobile Service Delivery Model

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Queensland Driver’s LicenseCurrent First Aid And CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Children's ServicesCommunity ServicesCulturally Safe PracticesFirst Nations CommunitiesRural And Remote Locations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes
Deliver mobile early childhood development and family support programs for children from birth to 12 years and their families
Facilitate playgroups, workshops and community education activities
Connect families with information, advice and referral pathways
Maintain accurate case records
Build relationships with children, families, community organisations, First Nations communities and local stakeholders
Travel throughout regional and remote Queensland as part of a mobile service delivery model
Approximately 60% of working hours involve travel and overnight stays in rural and remote locations
Work with a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous learning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hold a tertiary qualification, or be enrolled in Children's Services, Community Services, Counselling or a related discipline
Experience working with children, families and communities in early childhood education, community services or a related field
Strong understanding of child development and family support practices
Experience facilitating programs, workshops or group activities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
Commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice
Current Queensland driver’s license
Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain

Benefits

Comp & perks

NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave, including paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options
Career development opportunities
Positive and inclusive team environment