Child and Family Remote Support Worker | Remote Area Family Service | Longreach

Employment Term: Maximum Term to 30 June 2027 | Full time (38 hours per week)

Location: Longreach and will include travel & overnight in rural and remote locations.

Remuneration: $46.70 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take-home pay)

Applications Close: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and, therefore, may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

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 Responsibilities include:

- Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes
- Deliver early childhood development and family support programs
- Facilitate workshops, playgroups and community education activities
- Build strong relationships with families, community organisations and First Nations communities
- Travel throughout regional and remote Queensland as part of a mobile service delivery model
- Work with a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous learning

This 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 be enrolled in Children's Services, Community Services, Counselling or a related discipline
- Experience working with children,



families and communities in early childhood education, community services or a related field
- Solid understanding of child development and family support practices
- Experience facilitating programs, workshops or group activities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
- A commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice
- Current Queensland driver’s licence
- Blue Card
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

What makes a difference for you?

- Versatile work arrangements to support work-life balance
- NFP 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. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplained
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
- Diversity 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 events
- Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect, share

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