Pathfinders
Pathfinders is a large community-based organisation providing Supported Accommodation and Homelessness services, Family and Youth Support services, National Aboriginal Birth Certificate program, NDIS Support Services, Client Support Services and Out of Home Care services. Pathfinders’ services are located across the Mid North Coast, New England and Northwest Regions and the Northern Territory. Pathfinders’ vision is that all children, young people and their families will have a home and family where they feel they belong, are free from abuse, neglect, discrimination and inequality, and are able to achieve and contribute to their full potential.
We are currently looking for a Part Time Aboriginal Early Years Program Support Worker based in Inverell for 30 hours per week.
Role of the AEYP Support Worker
The Aboriginal Early Years Program (AEYP) Support Worker specifically supports early intervention work to provide support to families, to give children a good start in life through improved early childhood development, care, education and school readiness. The AEYP Support Worker will be responsible for engaging with families with preschool aged children, targeting Indigenous children only aged between 2-6 years that are not engaged in early childhood activities or transition to school activities, servicing Inverell, Ashford, Tingha, Glen Innes, Armidale, Uralla, Walcha, Gunnedah, Quirindi, Narrabri, Wee Waa and Pilliga.
Willingness to travel regularly across Gunnedah, Armidale, Guyra and Inverell regions.
This position is Level 3 and Pay Point 1 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Modern Award (“the SCHADS Award”)
How to Apply:
When applying, please ensure you include a Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the key selection criteria that is set out in the job package. Applications should be lodged by email to hr@pathfinders.ngo and addressed to the Corporate Services Team.
To view the job package please visit our website www.pathfinders.ngo
Applicants who do not provide all of the above will not be considered for an interview.
To view the job package please visit our website www.pathfinders.ngo
Applicants who do not provide all of the above will not be considered for an interview.
Applications close at 10am Tuesday 28th April 2026
Why Join Pathfinders?
• Impactful work – You will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation in its mission to deliver support to families, individuals and children to overcome various social issues.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary Packaging – up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free for permanent employees.
• Access to a Health Well being hub
• Fitness Passport – access to subsidised gym membership for you and your family through the fitness passport program
For further information, please contact The Corporate Services team via email at hr@pathfinders.ngo