Early Childhood Family Worker

Ngunya Jarjum Aboriginal Child and Family Network

Flexible work locations with the option to work from either Lismore Office or Kingscliff Hub NSW.

Program Service delivery area Lismore, Casino, Kyogle, Ballina, Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah and Byron Bay

6-month fixed term contract up to end of December 2025, possible extension dependent on funding.

About us visit www.ngunyajarjum.com

We value building meaningful relationships and work to build trust with families, communities and our partners.

Our Vision - A connected, culturally rich and thriving community where Ngunya Jarjum support our local families to nurture their children, raise them on country, and preserve our culture and strength into the future.

Ngunya Jarjum is currently looking for an Early Childhood Family Worker to facilitate and coordinate service delivery of Aboriginal Families as Teachers program funded by NSW Dept of Education. Aboriginal Families as Teachers is an exciting program focused on promoting the importance of Early Childhood Education and supports the developmental outcomes for our Jarjums.

The key objectives of the role include to:

Work in collaboration with community Early Education Services/Centres in the design of culturally immersed playgroup session plans for supported playgroup, and in home delivery across the LGA’s of Lismore, Casino, Kyogle, Ballina, Byron Bay, Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah

Promote and support formalised early childhood education learning for parents and caregivers

Work closely with key partner services and community networks maintaining positive interagency relationships.

Please submit your Resume and application letter outlining your experience selection criteria –

You identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Experience and qualification in Early Childhood Education, Minimum Cert III

Strong interpersonal and communication skills – especially with work engaging children in interactive play

Demonstrated time management and personal organisational skills.

Demonstrated ability to engage & work effectively with Jarjum’s and Families.

High level of computer literacy; sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Current NSW driver’s license (provisional or higher)

Pre-employment probity checks will be conducted prior to any offer of employment including a National Criminal History Record Check with a satisfactory outcome

Two professional referee checks will be conducted including one with a recent supervisor.

It is a legislative requirement for all employees to hold an NSW Working with Children - Employee clearance.

Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010

Classification - Social and community services employee level 4 pay point 1, Annual salary $ 85,122.44. Plus superannuation at 11.5 % of ordinary time earnings (OTE). Not-for-profit Salary packaging available.

Ngunya Jarjum is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation

What we offer:

Salary package includes up to $15,900 per year for general living expenses, along with an extra $2,650 annually for entertainment benefits such as dining out, venue hire, or holiday accommodation.

Flexible Working Arrangement Policy in place to support to maintain a work life balance.

We provide free well-being support from a team of skilled professionals.

Eligible for a pay increment on your anniversary date.

Opportunity for in-house training, career development, and advancement

Personal well-being days

Two Social & Cultural Days per year.

Located on beautiful Bundjalung Country

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact the Ngunya Jarjum Human Resources Team on (02) 6626 3700.

All applications will be received via [email protected] or SEEK

Closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday 25th June 2025

38-hour week – 6-month fixed Term, Early Childhood Family Worker position working with Jarjum’s and family

This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.