About Us
Challenge Community Services is a well-established, quality-assured organisation, committed to delivering person-centred services to children, youth, and carers across New South Wales. We specialise in foster care, residential support, and respite services, and are passionate about making a positive and lasting impact in our communities.
About The Role:
As a member of our dynamic team, you will facilitate safe and meaningful family time for children and young people in the Permanency Support Program (Out of Home Care) with their families and significant others. You will also have the opportunity to utilize your skills and knowledge to mentor children and young people in various settings. This role involves providing written updates and reports, ensuring thorough communication and documentation.
You will benefit from numerous opportunities for upskilling and professional development, supported by a large and dedicated team. This rewarding role allows you to strengthen family connections between children, young people, and their families.
This position will see you working shifts primarily between 6am to 6pm across all seven days of the week with shifts that may extend beyond these hours. If you believe this role is right for you, we encourage you to contact us to discuss.
About you:
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with others.
- Written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and complete formal documentation in relevant software programs.
- Individual and team work. Ability to think quick on your feet and make informed decisions in complex situations.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work non-standard hours as required.
- Required Checks: A current NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement), NDIS Workers Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Driving License: Possession of an Australian Driver's License.
- Qualification in Human Services, Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services is highly desirable
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
- Competitive Pay Rates: Reflective of your qualifications and experience.
- Flexible working hours.
- Training and development opportunities
- Fitness Passport: access for you and your family to multiple facilities through the Fitness Passport program
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- Job Satisfaction: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children in care
How to apply
When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.
To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au
Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Natalie Melrose via email: natalie.melrose@challengecommunity.org.au
Applications Close: 5th September 2025
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.
Challenge Community Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.