About the Role:
This is a part-time contract opportunity working 63 hours/ fortnight located in Port Kembla. - Contract until May 2027
About the opportunity
Uniting Newpin are currently seeking an Administration and Program Support Worker to join our dedicated Newpin team in Port Kembla. This is a rewarding opportunity where you will provide day-to-day support to the Newpin team and program, which focuses on helping children in being restored to their parents in a supportive therapeutic environment.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated, sensitive, and nurturing individual who is passionate about supporting families through challenging circumstances. You thrive in a team environment and are committed to fostering a safe and supportive space for children and parents to grow, develop and heal. We are looking for someone who can work with a trauma-responsive lens, ensuring the well-being of both children and parents.
In this role you will also provide administration support and back of house coordination to the team and the centre coordinator. You are positive and adaptable, capable of responding to the evolving needs of the program and bring a flexible, can-do attitude, particularly when balancing both administrative tasks, support duties such as transport of families and or assist with playgroups.
You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with demonstrated ability to apply these skills across a variety of engagements with participants, families, children, external stakeholders, service providers, government agencies, your team members and the broader leadership team.
Who are we?
Newpin - New Parent and Infant Network program is a centre based therapeutic restoration program that supports and empowers families under stress, by breaking the cycles of adversity, to providing safe, nurturing environments for children and fostering healthier parent-child relationships Newpin specialises in engaging parents whose children are in the NSW foster/kinship care system where restoration is seen as a possibility. Parents, children and staff work together towards restoration under the Newpin core values of Safety, Equity, Empathy, respect and self-determination.
What you need to succeed:
A minimum Cert IV in Business Admin and / or Community Services
* Understanding of child protection issues and the ability to identify and address these issues with families when required.
* Understanding of the impact of trauma and experience working with families/ children who have been affected by trauma
* Exceptional Administrative skills and high-level proficiency in MS Office (particularly Outlook, MS Word and Excel).
* Understanding of culturally safe and sensitive service delivery
* Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with colleagues (internal and external).
* Current driver’s license and commitment to transporting families in organisational vehicles. Transporting families is an important element of this position.
* Comply with NSW Working with Children Check and National Police History Check requirements.
* A demonstrated commitment to social change and contributing to an organisation that advocates for the most disadvantaged.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families are overrepresented in this program and within the child protection system. Appropriate cultural knowledge and understanding is important to deliver effectively in this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged.
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there is more
You will have access to a range of support and opportunities including:
* Salary-packaging options
* Wellbeing programs
* Learning and development opportunities
* Diverse and inclusive workplace
* Regular supervision, support and team meetings
If you want to become a part of our positive and respected team, do not hesitate to apply now or contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team on 0466 801 *** *********@uniting.org for more information.
To be considered for this position please upload your resume as well as a Cover Letter responding to the two Targeted Questions below (2 A4 page max);
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered
TQ1: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team to provide support to parents and children who have experienced trauma.
TQ2: Demonstrated skills and experience in administrative tasks to support the team and liaising with external agencies on behalf of families.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
Applications Close: 11:55pm Monday 11th May 2026
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. We work across all ages and stages of life, focused on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.