Child and Family Remote Support Worker | Remote Area Family Service | Longreach Employment Term: Maximum Term to 30 June **** | Full-Time (38 hours per week) Location: Longreach and will include travel & overnight in rural and remote locations.
Remuneration: $***** per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take-home pay)Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing.
Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team works passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.Your part in our UnitingCare team As a Child and Family Remote Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and families in rural and remote communities through our Remote Area Families Service (RAFS).
Based in Longreach, you'll provide mobile services that strengthen family wellbeing and support children's learning and development.
You'll travel to remote communities to build meaningful relationships with children, families and local stakeholders.
You'll deliver evidence‐based programs that promote child development and family wellbeing, helping children prepare for learning and life.
You'll deliver mobile early childhood development and family support programs for children from birth to 12 years and their families.
This includes facilitating playgroups, workshops and community education; connecting families with information, advice and referral pathways; maintaining accurate case records; and building trusted relationships with communities and local stakeholders.
Approximately 60% of your working hours will involve travel and overnight stays in rural and remote locations.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport children and families to achieve positive outcomesDeliver early childhood development and family support programsFacilitate workshops, playgroups and community education activitiesBuild strong relationships with families, community organisations and First Nations communitiesTravel throughout regional and remote Queensland as part of a mobile service delivery modelWork with a supportive team that values innovation,



collaboration and continuous learningThis is a unique opportunity to experience rural and remote Queensland while visiting children and families on stations and in local communities.
You'll gain insight into rural life and work alongside stakeholders who share your commitment to helping children and families achieve positive outcomes.What you'll bring?
We're looking for a passionate and adaptable professional who enjoys working autonomously, building community connections and making a genuine difference.Hold a tertiary qualification, or enrolled in Children's Services, Community Services, Counselling or a related disciplineExperience working with children, families and communities in early childhood education, community services or a related fieldStrong understanding of child development and family support practicesExperience facilitating programs, workshops or group activitiesExcellent communication and relationship‐building skillsThe ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomouslyA commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practiceA current Queensland driver's licenseA current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)What makes a difference for you?
Flexible work arrangements to support work‐life balanceNFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunitiesto challenge yourself,



grow and make a meaningful differenceA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, solid values and a commitment to serving othersTo learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplainedA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programsChild Safe, Child Friendly and Diversity & InclusionChild safe, Child friendly.
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurabide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeOur approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here.
At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long‐term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Safe workplace.
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person.
We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support.
We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to Safeguarding.
We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person.
We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support.
We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard.
Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
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📌 Child & Family Remote Support Worker (Longreach)
🏢 Family and Disability Services
📍 Longreach