Aboriginal Family Support Worker jobs

Personal and Family Support Worker

Part Time contract until 30/06/2027

George Town Tasmania

CatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years’ experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual, family and community wellbeing. Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families, young people and children.

Context: The Family and Relationship Services (FaRS) Program is funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Social Services, with the expectation that CatholicCare Tasmania will also apply a fee-for-service policy to clients, in accordance with DSS Guidelines. CatholicCare Tasmania, as a Child Inclusive Agency, is committed to working in the best interests of children and young people.

The program aims to assist all families, couples, individuals and children, though we prioritise those most disadvantaged or at risk. The program provides counselling, group work, mediation/support for separated families, specialised family violence interventions, family law counselling, and family relationship skills and training.

Summary of Role :

The Personal and Family Support Worker (PFSW) position is funded by the Tasmania Government Department of Premier and Cabinet to deliver, throughout the George Town Local Government Area and associated catchments, timely counselling and support to children, adults, families in crisis and also provide parenting advice, education and skills development.

This position has an outcomes focus on clients becoming empowered and self-managing in the community. The promotion of health and wellbeing and early intervention when needed to facilitate access to a network of community sector supports and services for clients which is relevant to their care needs. The service will also promote the safety, stability and wellbeing of vulnerable children, young people and their families, thereby avoiding unnecessary involvement of children and families with the statutory child safety system.

About You:

• Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of CatholicCare Tasmania as informed by the Archbishop’s Charter and a broad understanding of the operation of the Catholic Church in Tasmania.
• Detailed knowledge of issues impacting children, young people and their families, including family violence, mental health, substance abuse and poverty, with a minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Demonstrated experience and training in working with vulnerable families, which may include working with children individually.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working in small communities, and the ability to build and maintain professional networks.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, facilitating and evaluating group work programs.
• Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment, and to network effectively, including strong resourcefulness and organisation skills.

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Up to four bonus leave days per year
• Be part of an organisation committed to compassion, service, and community well-being
• Discounted Health Insurance options
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive, values-driven work environment
• Access to relocation assistance

Apply Now:

If this sounds like your kind of role and you believe you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

To receive a copy of the Position Description, or for a confidential conversation or more information about the role, please contact Julie on 0427 747 627 or email julie.duniam@aohtas.org.au

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and responses to the selection criteria, detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge in relation to the key accountabilities outlined in the Position Description.

Please Note: Only applications that address the selection criteria will be considered.

Selection Criteria:

1.Commitment to the vision, mission and values of CatholicCare Tasmania as informed by the Archbishop’s Charter; and a broad understanding of the operation of the Catholic Church in Tasmania

2.Demonstrated knowledge of issues impacting children, young people and their families, family violence issues, including good understanding of impacting issues such as mental health, substance abuse and poverty

3.Demonstrated experience in counselling and parenting support, which may include working with children individually

4.Demonstrated experience in developing, facilitating and evaluating group work programs

5.Demonstrated high-level verbal, written communication skills and use of technology, including Microsoft 365 applications and client management systems.

6.Proven ability to work within a team environment and network effectively, including resourcefulness and organisation skills

Applications close: 9am Monday 14 September 2026.

CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young people. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.