About the Role
This is a full-time contract opportunity working 5 days per week, with the current contract in place until 31 December 2027.
The First Nations Linker will be part of the Brighter Beginnings Program, supporting families with children aged 0–5 years through early, practical intervention. You will work with a small caseload of families identified by Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services as benefiting from additional support.
In this role, you will:
Brighter Beginnings is a collaborative initiative between the Department of Communities and Justice and the Department of Education. It builds on the Family Connect and Support (FCS) program to ensure families receive the right support, earlier.
ECEC services act as important “soft entry points” for families. Through outreach and engagement, this role helps normalise access to support, reduce stigma, and improve long-term outcomes for children and their families.
About You in the Role
As a First Nations Linker, you will bring cultural knowledge, community connection, and a strengths-based approach to supporting Aboriginal families.
You will:
About You
You will also require:
Why Work at Uniting?
Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team at asullivan@uniting.org / 0466801937
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
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.
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