Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want a job that will give you the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal people?

Here’s your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Mid North Coast.

This is a 16-Month Fixed-Term Contract Covering a Period of Parental Leave

About the Role:

The Connected Beginnings Community Engagement Worker is responsible for supporting Aboriginal children and families to access and engage with early childhood education, maternal and child health, family support and school transition services. The role is community led, culturally grounded and focused on creating strong, safe and connected pathways for Aboriginal children aged 0–5 years and their families across the Biripi community.

The key objectives of the role include:

- Plan, coordinate, conduct and review Aboriginal supported playgroups, parenting programs, family activities and school readiness initiatives that respond to local need and strengthen parent-child relationships, early development and social participation.
- Support families who may be disconnected from early childhood education, maternal and child health, parenting, family support and school transition services to understand and access available supports.
- Assist in building community capacity and awareness of local early years priorities for Aboriginal children aged 0–5 years and their families.
- Conduct culturally safe outreach across the Biripi community through yarning, community events, local activities, home visits where appropriate and other engagement opportunities.
- Collaborate with schools, early childhood services, health services, family support services, community groups, the Connected Beginnings Backbone Team and partner organisations to strengthen communication, referral pathways and coordinated activities for Aboriginal children and families.

Essential Criteria:

- Confirmation of Aboriginality (preferred)




- Certificate IV qualification in Community Services or Early Childhood (preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, community strengths, local protocols, social and emotional wellbeing principles and trauma aware practice.
- Demonstrated skills in culturally safe community engagement, outreach, yarning, group facilitation, community events and family participation activities.
- Demonstrated understanding of early childhood development, school readiness, early learning, maternal and child health, parenting and family support pathways.
- Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and any other relevant clearances required for the role.
- Current valid Driver’s Licence, minimum Class C or equivalent.

Benefits and Culture:

Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre is an organisation that prides itself on rewarding dedicated hard work, and as such, would like to offer a wide range of perks to the ideal candidate.

- A culturally safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, with opportunities for growth.
- Salary Packaging options are available as a Not-For-Profit Organisation, as well as Meals & Entertainment and Leisure & lifestyle Cards
- Remuneration Package will depend on experience and qualifications.
- Paid Parental Leave: New Paid Parental Leave available for permanent employees.

If this interests you,

Apply Now!

Please apply via seek with a current resume and a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter addressing the essential criteria will not be accepted.

Note: Position advertisement will remain available on Seek until the position is filled and we reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the advertisement period.

This is a desired designated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position under section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Proof or Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required from the successful applicant.

For more information or queries relating to the role, email the People and Workplace Culture team at

[email protected].

📌 Connected Beginnings Community Engagement Worker (Taree)
🏢 Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre
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