About the role:

This is a part-time contract position until June 2025(28 hours per week), located in Oran Park NSW. Starting base annual salary of $72,843/$50.03 per hour (negotiable based on experience) plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options.

About Uniting:

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the opportunity:

As our Outreach Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, connecting with children, young people, and families in ways that truly matter. Working through various outreach locations, you’ll assess family needs, build trust, and provide tailored support that helps prevent the escalation of challenges.

Your work will involve:

• Conducting family-focused assessments using creative and flexible engagement methods such as home visits, phone calls, and community outreach.
• Building partnerships with local stakeholders and service providers to ensure accessible support for families.
• Offering timely and responsive services that prioritise child safety, family well-being, and connection.
• Collaborating closely with families and encouraging them to have a voice in shaping their futures.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in social sciences or related fields.
• Experienced in conducting comprehensive needs assessments and safety planning.
• Experience working with families and children.
• Ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and CALD families and can engage with community stakeholders effectively.
• Current NSW Driver’s license and current NSW WWCC

Benefits and culture:

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.

• Welcoming you exactly as you are
• Starting base annual salary of $72,843/$50.03 per hour (negotiable based on experience) plus super
• Access to generous salary packaging options – pay less tax!
• Career development opportunities
• Amazing workplace culture 
• Purpose driven career: Be part of an organisation that’s truly making a difference in the lives of families.
• Enjoy training, mentoring, and the chance to develop new skills.

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Outreach Specialist - Family Connect & Support Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.