Introduction

ABOUT KARITANE

Established in 1923, Karitane is a dynamic and innovative not-for-profit health organisation and registered charity providing early parenting services. We support families with children from birth to 5 years of age through building parenting capacity, enhancing parent-child relationships, and strengthening a family’s connections with supports in their community. Our services are evidence-based and delivered by a caring and highly trained professional team of child and family health nurses, paediatricians, social workers, psychologist,s and psychiatrists offering complete, holistic care.

OUR CARE

Karitane staff provide safe, effective, family-centred quality care consistent with the organisation’s mission, philosophy, values and standards of care, and adhere to the Skilled Code of Conduct.

OUR VISION

Our impact will enable children to have the best start in life

OUR PURPOSE

We are trusted early parenting experts empowering families and children to be healthy, confident and resilient.

SUPPORTING OUR PEOPLE

Karitane is a family-friendly, flexible workplace with a robust culture of success that reflects our values of innovation, excellence, respect and collaboration. We are a passionate, dynamic and highly engaged team making a difference to families’ lives. We support each other and provide excellent professional development opportunities.

We offer a comprehensive well-being support package, Employee Assistant Program, Flare reward & recognition program and discounted gym membership. If you come from NSW Ministry of Health or other affiliated health organisations you can transfer your leave entitlements to Karitane.

What we offer….

- Not-for-profit salary Packaging benefits to reduce your tax
- 17.5% leave loading
- 12% Superannuation
- Fitness Passport
- Perkbox save $ on Perks and an extensive Wellbeing hub
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Career Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Accredited Workplace
- Employee benefits and more…

Benefits of a Career at Karitane:-

- Family-friendly workplace.
- Professional development, support, and mentoring.
- Opportunity to salary package up to $16,050 tax-free (as a not-for-profit and registered charity).
- Accrued day off once a month for full time roles.
- Exciting career opportunities.
- Flexible work practices where possible.
- Meaningful work – that makes a difference.

Karitane has exceptional working conditions focused on providing a workplace that values Excellence, Respect, Collaboration and Innovation.

Please note: If you work in the NSW Public Health system and other Affiliated Health Organisations your accruals of leave and service can be transferred across to Karitane.

Description

Purpose of the role

As team leader,



you will provide supportive leadership to the local Karitane team, guiding a small, dedicated workforce to deliver evidence-based parenting education, family support, navigation services and therapeutic programs.

Working closely with families, community organisations and key stakeholders, you will coordinate the design, delivery and continuous improvement of child and family initiatives that respond to local needs. You will be passionate about strengthening family wellbeing, building community connections and ensuring families can access the right support at the right time

Karitane staff provide safe, effective, quality care consistent with the organisation’s mission, philosophy, values and standards of care, and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct. Karitane is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all children and young people. We are dedicated to upholding the Child Safe Standards, all staff share responsibility for maintaining a child-safe culture.

About You

You are a collaborative and approachable leader with strong skills in stakeholder engagement, partnership development and community outreach. You understand the unique strengths and challenges of families living in the Mid Coast region and are committed to fostering inclusive, culturally safe and family-centred services.

Empathetic, adaptable and an excellent communicator, you can build trusted relationships with families from diverse backgrounds, as well as with service providers, community groups and government partners. Most importantly, you share a genuine commitment to helping children thrive and supporting families to achieve their goals.

As team leader, you will provide supportive leadership to the local Karitane team, guiding a small, dedicated workforce to deliver evidence-based parenting education, family support, navigation services and therapeutic programs.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Various employment status is in accordance with the Named NSW (Non - Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement. Shift times and days may be varied according to the needs of the organisation. Karitane services are provided at a number of sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area.

The majority of Karitane’s services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave. This position may be required to provide clinical services via Telehealth in a work from home capacity.





Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles. Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.

Relevant Police Check, Working with Children Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants.

Child Safe Standards:

“Karitane is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all children and young people. We are dedicated to upholding the Child Safe Standards, all staff share responsibility for maintaining a child safe culture”.

VACCINATIONS

Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health policy directive) including annual influenza vaccinations.

- NOTE - please read and understand NSW Health policy directive for more information - https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2026_004

Skills And Experiences

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Relevant qualifications and demonstrated experience in health, social services, community services, education, child and family health, or a related field.

1. Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, family-centred services within a community setting.
2. Proven ability to engage children, parents and families through community outreach, relationship building, program promotion, workforce development and participation initiatives.
3. Strong knowledge of the social, cultural and environmental factors impacting children and families, including First Nations families and those experiencing social, economic or geographic disadvantage, with the ability to apply strengths-based and partnership approaches.
4. Demonstrated experience developing referral pathways, fostering collaborative partnerships, improving service delivery processes, and identifying and responding to the diverse needs of children and families.
5. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, data collection and interpretation, stakeholder engagement, community consultation, presentation skills, and conflict resolution.
6. Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands, manage projects and programs effectively, and contribute to continuous improvement within a dynamic community-based environment

Full advert and position description can be found on our Karitane website

Careers at Karitane | Join Our Team & Support Families

Please upload a cover letter that addresses the criteria and your resume.

Enquiries should be addressed to:

Lee Bratel

[email protected] | (phone hidden) | Mon-Thurs

Close date: Sunday 15th August 2026

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