Queanbeyan and surrounds

Part time, hours negotiable between 3 and 7 hours week

What does a Support Coordinator, Family Connections, do?

The Support Coordinator – Family Connections works with families with young children to deliver responsive and flexible prevention, early help and support services that meet the needs of children, families and communities experiencing or at risk of vulnerability.

Your purpose is to improve children’s life chances by building the capacity of both their families and communities.

A day in the life of Support Coordinator 

Deliver person centered, responsive and flexible prevention, early help and support services that meet the needs of children, families and communities experiencing or at risk of vulnerability.  

Actively participate as a member the Campbell Page Team and work collaboratively with Community with the aim of achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients, funding partners and stakeholders

Working closely with sector partners and families the role will focus on:

• Targeted Support by delivering evidence-based Parenting Programs and supported playgroups
• Community Support by providing advice/guidance, information, and referrals to families
• Community Engagement and Coordination by organising and supporting community events as well as facilitating interagency collaboration

What are we looking for in a Support Coordinator?

• Experience and training in the delivery of wellbeing programs and knowledge of issues faced by children, young people, and their families in the region
• Demonstrated understanding and experience working with Culturally Diverse Communities as well as networks/links with the Aboriginal Communities
• Solid understanding of legislative standards e.g. Equal Employment Opportunity, Privacy, Child Protection and WHS etc
• Experience working with children and families individually and in a group with the ability to network in the community and sector to align support
• High level ability to communicate with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders
• Commitment to working in the Human Services Sector within a results-driven team
• Adaptable with strong communication and computer skills
• Willingness to gain a Criminal History Check.
• Current drivers’ licence and Working with Children clearance.

Highly desirable but not essential:

• Certificate or Degree qualification in Community Services or similar Human Services discipline
• Experience in the Human Services Sector and developing community networks
• Experience in case management within a trauma informed and strengths-based framework

Who are we?

Campbell Page is a not-for-profit organisation, delivering youth, family, Indigenous and homelessness community services, employment and environmental  programs across multiple locations across five states. Supporting people is what we do, and we’ve been doing it for over 35 years! Every action we take is dedicated to preparing people for work and engaging local communities to create, capture and connect people to jobs.

Campbell Page is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all prospective and current employees.

The Perks! What is in it for you? You get to Give some, Get Some and Grow 

Give some – As a not-for-profit organisation we give back to local community by donating some of our surplus to our community projects. Genuinely supporting people to change and grow and giving back to the communities we are part of is just one of the things that truly sets us apart.

Get Some – the perks of being a not-for-profit include salary packaging means you pay less tax and take home more! We get that everyone has different lives and commitments, so we want to help you design your days to get the most out of work and life. This might be flexible hours, rostered day off, or something we haven’t thought of yet.

Grow Some – create your possible here with us! Build your career and resume here with us: tell us about your professional aspirations and we will invest in your career.

Our values: In all our people, we need someone who will naturally live our values:

We’re in it together | Never give up | Do what’s right | Deliver on our promise

In the spirit of Reconciliation, Campbell Page acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging leaders. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Campbell Page is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children and vulnerable people. We have zero tolerance of abuse, and concerns are treated seriously, in line with the law, our internal policies and procedures.

Interested? You may not meet all the role requirements, however, we do encourage highly motivated candidates to apply, as we can be flexible if you are the right person for our team!

Next Steps: Please apply now! We will be reviewing applications daily.

For people living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, adjustments and support will be made available to create a more comfortably aligned application process. If you require any specific accommodations, and feel comfortable to disclose this, please do let us know and we are happy to facilitate.