About the role:

This is a part-time contract position (21 hours per fortnight) located in Nambucca Heads NSW. Starting base hourly rate of $37.91 plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options.

This is an identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. All applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977

About Uniting:

When your part of Uniting NSW.ACT, your 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:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Aboriginal families and communities? At Uniting, we believe in taking bold steps to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice—and we want you to be part of it. As a trainee in the Aboriginal Families Together program, you’ll receive mentorship, grow your skills, and work closely with community and families to help co-design meaningful solutions that uplift and empower.

Why you’ll love this role:
This is more than just a job—it’s a calling to serve your community. You’ll be guided by an experienced team as you develop your skills in family and community work. Your role will involve supporting families and children, connecting them to vital resources, and contributing to innovative community-led projects. You’ll help create a future where Aboriginal families thrive, and their voices are heard.

What we’re looking for:

• Aboriginality - This is an identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. All applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977
• Passion for working with families in community services
• A willingness to learn, grow, and be mentored
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly with people from trauma-affected backgrounds
• Basic computer skills and an eagerness to learn
• A valid driver’s licence and the flexibility to work across varying hours

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 hourly rate of $37.91 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 bcondon@uniting.org or 0422424225. 

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

Closing date: 11:55pm, Tuesday 24^th September 2024