Do you want a role where every day you can make a real difference to children, families and the wider community?

Join

LiveBetter

and become part of a passionate team that supports families to build confidence, strengthen connections and overcome barriers to participating in their communities.

We’re looking for a

Family Connections Support Worker

who brings warmth, energy and a genuine desire to help families thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

Make a meaningful impact

– support children, parents and families to feel connected, confident and supported.

Grow your career

– access opportunities to develop your skills and progress within a growing human services organisation.

Enjoy generous salary packaging

– including tax-free meal and entertainment benefits, helping you make more of your income.

Your wellbeing matters

– access employee assistance and wellbeing programs designed to support you both at work and at home.

Join a great team

– work alongside passionate, supportive and high-performing people who genuinely care about what they do.

About the Role As a

Family Connections Support Worker , you’ll provide practical, engaging and family-focused support across the Cowra region. No two days will be the same. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with families and the community through:

Individual family support

Supported playgroups

Parent and peer support groups

Parent education and information sessions

School holiday activities

Community events and engagement activities

Connecting families with services, resources and their local community





You’ll build genuine relationships, identify opportunities for families to overcome challenges and help create positive experiences and stronger connections within the community.

About You We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, confident and community-minded, with the ability to connect with people from all walks of life. You’ll bring:

Experience in Children’s Services, Community Services or a similar human services environment

Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills

The ability to advocate, negotiate and build effective community networksConfidence working independently while contributing positively to a team

Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A genuine commitment to supporting children and families to achieve positive outcomes

A willingness to travel as required

Current Australian Driver Licence

Current First Aid and CPR certificates

NSW Working with Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Ability to successfully obtain a National Criminal History Check

The Chance This is a

fixed-term, part-time position of 18 hours per week , providing parental leave backfill until

14 March 2027 .

Applications close

4th September at5.00pm

Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process will commence before the closing date.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

LiveBetter is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and actively encourage applications from individuals who identify as ATSI, LGBTIQ, CALD and diverse backgrounds.

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