We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to deliver a mix of activities for families (including playgroups) to foster healthy child development and positive parent/child relationships in the Nyngan/Warren communities.
This role includes travel to Brewarrina twice a week to facilitate playgroups and educational programs and provide support for parents and children.
This position can be part-time or full-time, based at our Nyngan Office and offers a maximum term contract until 25 June 2027 If further funding is made available, an additional contract may be offered to the incumbent.
Skills & Experience:
- Facilitate playgroups and educational programs for parents and children.
- Communicate sensitively with clients in a confidential and culturally appropriate way.
- Understanding of local services in Bourke and Brewarrina, that offer support to children and families.
- Excellent organisational and administration skills.
The benefits of working with us:
- Attractive hourly rate starting from $40.49 (dependent on experience, skills and qualifications) – This position is covered under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010.
- Salary Packaging – package up to $15,900 per year tax free!
- Training, personal and career development.
- An opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community.
About CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes
CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes empowers individuals, families and communities of western NSW by offering financial counselling and capability, supporting families affected by domestic violence, offering tailored help for men and family relationships, providing housing support, and delivering initiatives to strengthen Indigenous communities.
CatholicCare believes that merit-based recruitment is key to maintaining a sustainable and developing organisation, the most capable and motivated staff, and high-quality services to clients. Merit-based recruitment is free of discrimination and provides opportunities for workforce diversity.
For an Information Package please visit:
Website: ccwf.org.au/about-us/employment/
Email: careers@ccwf.org.au
Phone: 02 6850 1788
Applications close: 5.00 pm Wednesday, 21 October 2026