Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities, and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling – we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.

Why work for us?

With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you’ll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference. We have flexible working arrangements, access to $2,000 worth of professional development opportunities, and access to supervision.

Your new role

• Full time ​​Permanent, ongoing ​based in Wagga Wagga
• ​​Annual Salary between $80,006.68 to  $85,798.44, plus Superannuation, NFP Salary Packaging, Paid Christmas closure and other generous leave provisions under our Enterprise Agreement.

The role of this position is to oversee the supervised visits and changeovers of children with their separated parents ensuring the safety of clients and other staff members.

Duties

Under the supervision of the CCS Coordinator and Post Separation Services Leadership:

• Facilitate changeover and supervised visiting sessions of clients;
• Facilitate play, observe interactions, and support children and parents
• Observe child/parent interactions and record observations in the client’s file;
• Undertake age-appropriate activities for clients using the centre;
• Set up for and clean up after contact service activities.

What you’ll need to succeed

1. A minimum Certificate IV qualification in youth work, early childhood education and care, community services, family support, child and family studies or a related field, and/or demonstrated relevant experience in a child, youth or family support setting.
2. Excellent observational, communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact sensitively with a diverse range of people.
3. Sensitivity to the needs of children and have an understanding of child development.
4. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
5. Sound computer literacy and demonstrated ability in data entry.

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description on our Careers site.  To view the position description, click on the paper clip on the upper right side of the screen.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

What you need to do now

If this sounds like the ideal position for you, Apply today! Shortlisting and interviews will occur as applications are received.

Submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion).

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description. To view the position description, click on the paper clip on the upper right side of the screen. Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications should be submitted only via the “Apply Now” button on RACR's careers site.

For further information about the position or application process, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Children’s Contact Service Family Worker - Wagga Wagga enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on the advertised closing date.