ABOUT us:

Hello! We’re Little Dreamers, Australia’s leading non-profit organisation working with Young Carers around the country.

A Young Carer is anyone under the age of 25 who currently provides, or intends to provide, care in their family for a parent or sibling who has a chronic illness, mental illness, disability or addiction.

Founded in 2009 by a Young Carer, we love building and delivering high quality programs that create deep and meaningful impact in the lives of young people providing care in their families. And we’re pretty good at it too. To date, we have supported over 5,000 Young Carers, we deliver eight core programs alongside ad hoc supports, advocacy and community awareness campaigns. We have strong corporate partnership and funding relationships and have raised over $5 million to improve the quality of life for Young Carers around Australia. We have even received recognition from Queen Elizabeth II and have been named as an internationally best practice organisation for Young Carer support.

Our team is made up of 50 incredible humans working across VIC, NSW, QLD and SA. We are humble, hungry and kind and work hard to reach our goals. We believe in a world where every single Young Carer is supported by someone or something by 2030. Sounds fun right?!

By joining the Dream Team, you will play an integral part in supporting young people who often miss out on having a childhood.

a bit about the role:

As a Young Carer Support Coordinator, you play a pivotal role in providing key support to Young Carers engaged in Coaching in the South Western Sydney (NSW2) area. Your daily tasks involve conducting intakes and Carer Stars, forming coaching groups, and personally delivering in-person sessions within your designated catchment area.

With a split of intake and registration, administration and delivery, you are always close to the impact of coaching, ensuring that the programs can be delivered in innovative ways to meet the needs of the Young Carers you are responsible for.

If you worked here this past month, here are some things you might have been involved in:

• Ensuring eligibility, registering Young Carers, and conducting risk assessments.
• Providing information on programs/services.
• Leading in-person groups, creating a safe environment, and incorporating lived experience.
• Developing and communicating group details.
• Maintaining communication with Young Carers and inputting data into Carelink.
• Collecting and reporting program data.
• Building relationships with stakeholders and collaborating for impact.

Let’s talk about you!

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your experience in community services, allied health, or carer/family peer positions.

Your thorough understanding of caring roles, coupled with evidence-based practices, will be key in providing sustainable support for carers while enhancing their overall well-being and identity.

You will be responsible for coordinating responsive, individualised supports tailored specifically for Young Carers, drawing upon your expertise in delivering engaging and interactive peer support programs to young people.

Demonstrating your proficiency in carer programs, youth support initiatives, and strong organisational and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and problem-solving, will be crucial.

Desirable qualities, such as lived experience as a Young Carer, commitment to understanding Young Carer issues, and familiarity with the not-for-profit sector, will further enrich your contributions to this impactful role.

Knowledge of the Carer Gateway service design and guidelines, familiarity with the CHIME Framework, and experience using the Carer Star will be advantageous in ensuring comprehensive and effective support for Young Carers.

WhAT's THE SALARY LIKE?

The Young Carer Support Coordinator (Coaching) role is classified as Level 4, fixed term contract, part-time employee under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Award.

At Little Dreamers, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of a passionate community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Our team is driven by shared values, a strong sense of collaboration and a commitment to creating a brighter future for Young Carers.

You will also have access to salary sacrifice packaging, an internal Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid carer’s leave and parental leave options.

We care about our team members just as much as we care about our Young Carers. We offer flexible working arrangements and organise team bonding activities to ensure a sense of connection and support.

Next steps

Get your resume and cover letter ready and show us how your skills and experiences make you the perfect person to fill this position.

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Shortlisted applicants will be notified and we’ll begin the interview process which may consist of a phone chat, a quick video submission from you and then probably some more traditional interviews (they’ll be fun, don’t you worry).