Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
10 Jul, 25
Salary
0.0
Posted On
29 May, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Hospital/Health Care
About the Role
This is a full-time (35 hours week), 12-month contract opportunity where you will be based in Port Macquarie
We’re looking for someone who’s not just passionate about supporting carers—but someone who knows how to find the right people to care for children who need it most. As a Carer Engagement and Support Consultant, you’ll be right at the heart of building, supporting, and sustaining a strong network of foster carers across the Mid North Coast.
This isn’t just a desk job. You’ll be out in the community, connecting with potential carers, delivering training, helping navigate challenges, and walking alongside carers as they support some of the most vulnerable children and young people.
About you in the role
As part of Uniting’s Carer Engagement and Support team, you’ll play a vital role in carer recruitment and engagement, ensuring that children and young people are matched with capable, nurturing carers.
You’ll be part of a warm, committed team—supported with monthly supervision, statewide forums, and professional development opportunities.
About You
You’re confident, compassionate, and proactive. You understand the importance of finding and keeping the right carers, and you thrive in a role that blends autonomy with collaboration. You’re comfortable working in homes, at events, and in tough conversations—and you bring energy, humour and resilience to everything you do.
Why Join Us
At Uniting, you’ll join a purpose-led, inclusive team committed to supporting children, families and carers every step of the way. We offer:
Want to Learn More?
We are holding an online information session on Wednesday 11the June at 6:00 PM. All applicants will receive a link to join the session on the morning of 11th June.
To be considered, please make yourself available to attend
How to apply and to be considered for this opportunity you MUST
Click “Apply Now” and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your motivations for applying and what you think your skills you can bring to this role. (max. 1 A4 pages).
Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team at 0466 801 937/ asullivan@uniting.org
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
Closing date: 11:55pm, Tuesday 10th June 2025
About Uniting
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.
We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people
As part of Uniting’s Carer Engagement and Support team, you’ll play a vital role in carer recruitment and engagement, ensuring that children and young people are matched with capable, nurturing carers.
You’re confident, compassionate, and proactive. You understand the importance of finding and keeping the right carers, and you thrive in a role that blends autonomy with collaboration. You’re comfortable working in homes, at events, and in tough conversations—and you bring energy, humour and resilience to everything you do.
At Uniting, you’ll join a purpose-led, inclusive team committed to supporting children, families and carers every step of the way. We offer:
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