About the Role
This is a part-time permanent opportunity (17.5 hours per week) based at Uniting's Youth Services Hub on Alfred Street, Dubbo. The role will work across primary and secondary schools in Dubbo, delivering the Youth First early intervention group program.
Flexibility is available to work across 3–5 days per week. Availability to work on Wednesdays is essential, as this is the program's team meeting, supervision, and collaboration day.
The Group Worker supports children and young people by facilitating small group programs within school settings that promote emotional regulation, healthy relationships, self-care, and positive behaviour change. Programs are delivered in safe, inclusive spaces that strengthen belonging, wellbeing, and protective factors, helping young people remain safe, connected, and engaged in school and community.
Youth First workers facilitate groups of approximately five students per school term, focusing on building emotional awareness and supporting young people to navigate relationships with peers. This role will also provide brief one-on-one support to children within public school settings to build and practise emotional regulation and social skills.
About you in the role
You will be trained in a range of evidence-based programs
Travel directly to schools to facilitate groups (1–2 periods)
Complete brief note taking and data entry related to group engagement and client management
Work flexibly between school sites, home, and the office for planning and documentation
Attend monthly team meetings, supervision, and team-building activities (Wednesdays)
Participate in both group and individual supervision with the Program Coordinator
About You
Experience working with children and young people
Confidence facilitating small groups
Strong organisation and preparation skills
Comfort with data entry and case notes
Positive energy and the ability to build trust and rapport with young people
Strong teamwork skills and a collaborative approach
NSW Working with Children Check and a Current Driver Licence
Even Better
Experience facilitating group programs
Previous experience working in schools
Certificate IV or working towards a qualification in a relevant sector
Confidence using case management systems (e.g., CIMS)
Why Work at Uniting?
A career with purpose in a values-led, inclusive organisation
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Supportive supervision and strong team culture
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Up to 5 days additional ex-gratia annual leave
Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at /
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, Wednesday 18th February 2026
About Uniting
When you're part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you're part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people making a real difference in 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. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples. We pay our respects to 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.