This role works across the school calendar — four terms of 10 weeks, 40 weeks in total — and follows the school holidays. Accrued leave is taken during term breaks.

About Holdsworth

Holdsworth is a community organisation dedicated to building stronger, more inclusive communities through programs that support families, children and individuals to connect, learn and thrive.

About the Role

We’re looking for a warm, community-minded Family Services Support Worker to join our team on a part time basis. Working two days a week — Tuesdays at Rose Bay Cottage and Thursdays at Holdsworth — you’ll play a vital role in delivering inclusive, community-based programs that support family wellbeing, early childhood development and social inclusion.

You’ll help plan and facilitate playgroup sessions and related family services activities, creating a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for the families and children who take part.

What You’ll Do

- Support and facilitate weekly playgroup sessions alongside the Family Services team
- Promote inclusive, person-centred opportunities for families and children to build social and recreational skills
- Actively engage with parents and children to foster participation and connection
- Help ensure the physical and emotional safety and wellbeing of all participants




- Assist with planning play-based learning activities suited to participants’ needs and interests
- Maintain accurate attendance records and handle customer payments where required
- Provide up-to-date information, advice and referrals about Holdsworth’s services and programs
- Supervise and mentor volunteers and student placements involved in playgroup delivery
- Represent Holdsworth positively at events and in the community
- Use Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word and Excel) for communication, documentation and reporting

What We’re Looking For

- 2–3 years’ experience in a similar community services or early childhood support role, ideally in a not-for-profit or council-funded setting
- A tertiary qualification in Community Services, Early Childhood, Social Work or a related discipline (desirable)
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current National Police Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365
- A genuine commitment to inclusive, person-centred community work

How to Apply

We’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a short cover letter to Angie Vriens, Head of Community Programs & Inclusion, at [email protected].

Holdsworth is committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

📌 Family Services Support Worker (Woollahra)
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