Job Description

FAMILY WORKER - 2 Positions - Wingecarribee 35hrs and Goulburn 17.5hrs

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1/ Wingecarribee LGA – Full time – 35 hours/week – office located in Bowral

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2/ Goulburn/Mulwaree LGA – Part time - 17.5 hours/week – office located in Goulburn

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Home-Start Family Workers aim to improve the outcomes and wellbeing of families with children 0-8 years. Home-Start works from a family centred and strengths-based approach that promotes self-determination and the confidence to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

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The worker provides home or centre-based support to assist families to build on their:

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- Parenting and life skills
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- Understanding of child development
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- Informal and formal support networks
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- Knowledge and access to relevant services
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Wingecarribee Family Worker also facilitates a regular Supported Playgroup.

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We are looking for people who have:

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- Formal tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare,



Health or allied areas relevant to this position. (Diploma as minimum requirement)
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- Excellent communication, relationship building, and administration skills
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- High level computer skills
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- Demonstrated experience in supporting vulnerable families
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- Demonstrated community sector experience
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- Demonstrated experience in preparing workplace documents, reports, and data collection
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- Knowledge and experience in the facilitation of evidence-based parenting programs
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- Current NSW driver's license and is medically fit to drive
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These roles are funded by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Monday 17th August 2026

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Employment wages and conditions will be in accordance with the Social Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award ("SCHADS"). Salary sacrifice is available.

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📌 FAMILY WORKER - 2 Positions - Wingecarribee 35hrs and Goulburn 17.5hrs (Bowral)
🏢 Home-Start National
📍 Bowral