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
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Make a meaningful impact – support children, parents and families to feel connected, confident and supported.
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Grow your career – access opportunities to develop your skills and progress within a growing human services organisation.
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Enjoy generous salary packaging – including tax-free meal and entertainment benefits, helping you make more of your income.
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Your wellbeing matters – access employee assistance and wellbeing programs designed to support you both at work and at home.
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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:
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Individual family support
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Supported playgroups
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Parent and peer support groups
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Parent education and information sessions
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School holiday activities
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Community events and engagement activities
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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:
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Experience in Children’s Services, Community Services or a similar human services environment
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Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills
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The ability to advocate, negotiate and build effective community networks
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Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a team
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Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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A genuine commitment to supporting children and families to achieve positive outcomes
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A willingness to travel as required
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Current Australian Driver Licence
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Current First Aid and CPR certificates
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NSW Working with Children Check
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NDIS Worker Screening Check
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Ability to successfully obtain a National Criminal History Check
The Opportunity
This is a fixed-term, part-time position of 18 hours per week, providing parental leave backfill until 14 March 2027.
If you’re looking for more than just a job – a role where your relationships, ideas and support can genuinely change lives – we’d love to hear from you.
Applications close 4th September at 5.00pm
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.
