• Permanent full time outreach-based on Kamilaroi land in Inverell
• $76k - $95k + Super + Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Flexible workplace | Career growth | Potential 4-day week

Our Organisation / Who We Are

At The Benevolent Society, we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries, this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.

We’re working towards a just society where everyone feels valued, safe and included. As a not‑for‑profit, independent and non‑religious organisation, we proudly embrace diversity and are deeply committed to reconciliation. We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in creating positive change.

Why this role matters

Brighter Beginnings is an early intervention initiative that supports families with children aged 0–5 years by offering practical, culturally safe support within trusted early learning environments.

This role is highly outreach-focused, delivering a place-based early intervention approach by engaging directly with families and educators in community settings. You will provide hands-on support within early childhood centres and other community locations where families feel comfortable, ensuring services are accessible, visible and responsive to local needs.

You will play a critical role in strengthening engagement through proactive outreach, early identification of needs, and building trusted relationships that support strong referral pathways and positive outcomes for children and families.

Your day to day

• Deliver regular, proactive outreach to early childhood education and care services across Inverell and surrounding communities, with the majority of work conducted on-site in preschools, childcare settings and community locations.
• Build and maintain strong, visible relationships with families, educators and community partners through consistent presence and engagement in local settings.
• Undertake assessments within outreach environments to understand family circumstances, identify needs and plan appropriate next steps.
• Provide information, guidance and warm referrals, supporting families to navigate services and reduce barriers to access.
• Offer short-term, practical outreach support to families experiencing challenges such as service waitlists, system complexity or disengagement.
• Partner closely with educators and ACCOs to ensure outreach approaches are culturally safe, respectful and responsive, particularly when supporting Aboriginal children and families.
• Work collaboratively with your local team/s and Brighter Beginnings counterparts to ensure continuity of service delivery across regions.

Our Benefits 

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:  

• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements by negotiation and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.  
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.  
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.   

Skills and Experience

• A relevant degree qualification in a related field
• At least 3 years’ experience working in supporting vulnerable families with young children and expectant mothers preferably including experience supporting families with attachment disruption and trauma histories. 
• Must have a solid understanding of all areas of child development such as physical, social, emotional and neurological development etc. 
• Sound understanding and experience in supporting families with routines, nutrition and positive parenting practices. 
• Strong background in delivering Child Protection services to vulnerable families. 
• Excellent IT skills and ability to use technology in service delivery. 
• Ability to work unsupervised and remotely. 
• High level of professional accountability and integrity and a belief that every parent has potential. 
• Current driver’s licence. 

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.   

Interested? Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application today! Please submit your current CV and 1 page cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Have a question? Call Jane on 0420 959 392 for a confidential discussion

This role aligns to the capability requirements of a Individual Contributor level. Please see the Capability Framework attached below to discover essential skills, values and behaviours required at this level.

*Internally this role is known as Child and Family Practitioner.

The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW, who grew up on the South Coast in Jerrinja and Yuin country (Nowra) and Dharawal country (Wollongong).

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

Click here for our Capability Framework

Click here for the Position Profile (also attached below)