About the role:

This is a full-time permanent position (35 hours per week) located in North Parramatta NSW. Starting base annual salary $91,297 plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options.

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:

As a Newpin Play Facilitator, you will be a beacon of support for families working to restore or preserve their relationships with their children. You will create safe, nurturing play environments for children who have experienced trauma, guiding parents and children through the process of healing and reconnection.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Therapeutic Play: Create engaging, trauma-informed play experiences that foster healing and emotional growth for children and their families.
• Parent Support: Empower parents to build positive relationships with their children through hands-on guidance, knowledge-sharing, and emotional support.
• Collaborative Advocacy: Be a champion for families by connecting them to vital community resources and services, working closely with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for every family.

Your Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for someone who is not only skilled but also compassionate and ready to step into a role where you can truly make a difference. If you have a background in early childhood education, child welfare, or therapeutic play, and a deep understanding of trauma-informed practice, this is your opportunity to shine.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in early childhood, childcare, welfare or related
• At least 2 years’ experience working with children and families.
• 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 $91,297 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