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

📌 Family Services Support Worker (Sydney)
🏢 Holdsworth
📍 Sydney