Pathfinders
Pathfinders is a large community-based organisation providing Supported Accommodation and Homelessness services, Family and Youth Support services, National Aboriginal Birth Certificate program, Client Support Services and Out of Home Care services. Pathfinders’ services are located across the New England Northwest and Mid North Coast Regions of NSW.
We are currently looking for a Full Time Family Connect and Support Brighter Beginnings Worker to be based in Kempsey, outreaching to locations across the Mid North Coast.
Role of the Brighter Beginnings Worker
The primary purpose of the Brighter Beginnings Worker is to ensure provision of high-quality services to achieve optimum levels of service delivery and client outcomes in line with the Practice Framework requirements while ensuring business performance outcomes, standards and compliance requirements are met.
The Brighter Beginnings Worker will require knowledge and understanding of the issues that affect our region’s communities, with a focus on Aboriginal communities, societies and cultures in NSW and be willing to advocate on behalf of Aboriginal young people and their families in providing cultural support and provide services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children, young people and families.
The Brighter Beginnings Worker will also be required to build strong relationships with the region’s Service Providers to support and strengthen families and cultural connections
Travel is a requirement in this position.
This position is Level 4 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.
Applications close at 10am Monday 11th May 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