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 secure, 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)
🏢 Holdsworth
📍 Woollahra