Careers

• Hourly Rate from $36.22 + super
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More! 
• Access 24/7 management support via our National After Hours Service

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

                              Role: Family Support Worker (Families Together) 

                              Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (3 days per week)

                              Location:  Taree

In this newly created role, in our Families Together program based in Taree, you will provide intensive in-home and community-based family support, mentoring, coaching and practical assistance to families. You will support the implementation of family action plan goals to strengthen parenting capacity, increase child safety, supporting family preservation and facilitating safe reunification outcomes where appropriate.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers and our services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/

Role requirements:

• Hold or be actively completing a Diploma in Community Services or related field (or higher) (Please note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals, families and/or groups from strength-based, culturally appropriate perspective
• Experience in working with children, young people and families who are subject to child protection intervention.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to maintain clients privacy, confidentiality and dignity through inclusive, empowering and strength-based practice.
• A current driver’s licence

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Residential Care Workers Register check.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Emma Kennedy via recruitment@lwb.org.au

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply