Aboriginal Family Support Services jobs

The role:

We are currently seeking a Coordinator Family Support Services (FSS) to join our Parenting and Families team. As a Coordinator FSS, you are responsible for the successful management of Communicare’s Individual Family Support Service (FSS), a universal, early intervention program which is funded by the WA State Government and our Telethon grant funded services, working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) families.

Through the provision of values-based leadership to staff working within these programs, you will:

• Drive service excellence by identifying and implementing initiatives that enhance both efficiency and effectiveness.

• Foster strategic relationships by developing and maintaining key partnerships within the sector.

This is a fixed term part-time role until 18 December 2026, working 52 hours per fortnight, and is located in Cannington.

About You

• Diploma of Community Services or a related discipline

• Experience in the developing and delivering services community service programs to achieve identified program outcomes

• Experience in developing and sustaining successful partnerships with strategic stakeholders

• Experience working within a culturally competent framework and with staff and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds

• Knowledge early childhood development, child development milestones, and trauma-informed practice, with the ability to support the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of children and young people is highly desirable

• Advanced communication (written, verbal and public speaking), interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships

• Advanced people management skills, including the ability to lead and manage people and resources to achieve consistent outcomes, and provide professional supervision

• Advanced organisational skills, including the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Advanced negotiation, influencing and advocacy skills

• Demonstrated leadership experience

• Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)

• Unrestricted drivers’ licence

• Current Working With Children Check

What we offer

Our office is located in central Cannington with a short 5-minute walk to Westfield Carousel, close to public transport, food outlets and easily accessible from Albany Highway! Other benefits include:

• Generous NFP Salary Packaging: Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.

• Wellbeing Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).

• Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.

• Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.

• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, and free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.

Who are we?

Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With over 48 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help.

We are an organisation driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together. Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve.

If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role however not mandatory.

Applications close 26 July 2026, shortlisting and interviewing may begin immediately.

Communicare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

Unsolicited agency applications will not be accepted.