About the Role

This is a full-time (35 hours week), 12-month contract opportunity where you will be based in Port Macquarie

We’re looking for someone who’s not just passionate about supporting carers—but someone who knows how to find the right people to care for children who need it most. As a Carer Engagement and Support Consultant, you’ll be right at the heart of building, supporting, and sustaining a strong network of foster carers across the Mid North Coast.

This isn’t just a desk job. You’ll be out in the community, connecting with potential carers, delivering training, helping navigate challenges, and walking alongside carers as they support some of the most vulnerable children and young people.

About you in the role

As part of Uniting’s Carer Engagement and Support team, you’ll play a vital role in carer recruitment and engagement, ensuring that children and young people are matched with capable, nurturing carers.

• Recruit, assess and onboard new carers
• Support and mentor existing carers, including through allegations and complaints
• Deliver carer training, reviews and development plans
• Collaborate with Caseworkers to support children and young people
• Represent Uniting in the community and raise awareness
• Participate in regular team and clinical supervision meetings

You’ll be part of a warm, committed team—supported with monthly supervision, statewide forums, and professional development opportunities.

About You

You’re confident, compassionate, and proactive. You understand the importance of finding and keeping the right carers, and you thrive in a role that blends autonomy with collaboration. You’re comfortable working in homes, at events, and in tough conversations—and you bring energy, humour and resilience to everything you do.

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences or related field
• Experience working in OOHC, PSP, child protection or similar (desirable)
• Excellent written, verbal and organisational skills
• Carer assessment experience or willingness to obtain Step-by-Step Assessor accreditation
• Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel across the region when required
• Group facilitation or training delivery skills (desirable)

• Warm, flexible and emotionally resilient nature

Why Join Us

At Uniting, you’ll join a purpose-led, inclusive team committed to supporting children, families and carers every step of the way. We offer:

• Generous salary packaging
• Fitness Passport & wellbeing programs
• Career development and training
• A values-led, people-focused culture
• URewards employee discounts

Want to Learn More?

We are holding an online information session on Wednesday 11the June at 6:00 PM. All applicants will receive a link to join the session on the morning of 11th June.

To be considered, please make yourself available to attend.

How to apply and to be considered for this opportunity you MUST...

Click “Apply Now” and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your motivations for applying and what you think your skills you can bring to this role. (max. 1 A4 pages).

Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at 0466 801 937 / [email protected] using the subject line: Carer Engagement Consultant - Port Macquarie enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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

About Uniting

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re 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.