Family Navigator Fair Foundations is seeking a skilled and passionate Family Navigator who will play a pivotal role in changing the trajectory of children and young people displaying problematic or harmful sexual behaviours. Providing trauma-informed, culturally safe support that strengthens families, removes barriers to care and builds trusted pathways across schools and community services, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families and the broader community. Prioritise early engagement, prevent barriers to service access and enable continuity of care Join an organisation committed to social inclusion, outstanding outcomes and enabling resilience in multicultural communities Part-time, 4 days per week, contracted until June 2028 with the possibility of extension The Impact of the Organisation Born from the heart of the Fairfield community in 1973, Fair Foundations was founded by the people, for the people. Established to support new migrants and refugees facing social isolation and disadvantage, the organisation has grown into a trusted, place-based leader driving equity and community-led change across Greater Western Sydney. With a deeply embedded commitment to social justice, Fair Foundations delivers services that bridge language and cultural barriers, enable inclusion, and empower communities to shape their own solutions. Guided by the values of Grit, Love, Excellence, Equity and Integrity, the organisation works to disrupt cycles of disadvantage and help people find their place and forge a fair future. The Impact of the Role As Family Navigator within Community and Psychosocial Services, you will deliver trauma-informed, culturally safe and holistic support to children and young people who have displayed problematic or harmful sexual behaviours, and to their families. Through early engagement, structured risk assessment and tailored safety planning, you will help reduce risk, stabilise family environments and create coordinated pathways to care that support healing and long-term wellbeing. Working within a socio-ecological, evidence informed framework, you will reduce barriers to access through outreach, advocacy and warm referrals, while coordinating care across schools, youth justice, child protection and community organisations to strengthen integrated support pathways. Reporting to the Head of Wellbeing and Clinical Practice and working closely with the Child and Family Therapist, you will contribute to high quality, culturally responsive practice and continuous improvement, supporting both individual families and broader system capability. Key Responsibilities Deliver trauma informed, culturally safe case management, including intake, structured risk assessment and tailored safety planning Identify and manage risky behaviours using evidence informed and structured tools aligned with relevant practice standards Provide education and capacity building for parents, carers, schools and community partners Conduct proactive outreach and engagement to reduce barriers to access, including in language support and warm referrals Coordinate care across multiple systems to ensure holistic, integrated and consistent support Build and maintain strong partnerships with local, ethnic specific and faith based organisations Maintain accurate documentation, case notes and reports, ensuring compliance with professional, ethical and WHS standards Contribute to reflective practice, evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives Uphold Fair Foundations Cultural Diversity Principles across all aspects of service delivery About You You are a dedicated, skilled and organised caseworker, with a proven background of working effectively with diverse communities and children, young people and their families. You’re confident and capable in decision-making, de-escalating conflict and managing risky behaviours. You will bring: A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social sciences, Social work or related fields Minimum of two years’ experience providing case management and clinical support to children, young people and their families, which included safety planning and managing risky behaviours. Demonstrated understanding of, or willingness to train in, the Minimum Practice Standards for Specialist and Community Support Services Responding to Child Sexual Abuse and the upcoming National Clinical and Therapeutic Framework for Responding to Children and Young People with Harmful Sexual Behaviour. A high level of communication skills with the capacity to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities Strong problem-solving, conflict management, and decision-making abilities to address challenges and resolve disputes Organisational skills and an ability to manage multiple cases and services efficiently, while working independently Demonstrated cultural competence and experience working with diverse, multilingual communities A current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to acquire) A current First Aid and CPR certificate, along with a Valid Class C NSW Driver’s license and vehicle Benefits offered by Fair Foundations include: Generous salary packaging of up to $18.5K per annum 17.5% Leave Loading Two Gifted Days per annum, pro rata Employee Assistance Program (free counselling and mental health support) Discounts and Perks Career Development & Training Discounted Childcare services – 40% discount on out-of-pocket fees If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families and the wider community, we encourage you to apply. Join an organisation committed to social inclusion, exceptional outcomes and strengthening resilience in multicultural communities. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience. For a confidential discussion, please contact Kerri Mandle at Kerri@impactadvising.com.au or call 0467 221 511 Impact Advising is committed to creating diverse and inclusive work environments that reflect the rich tapestry of our communities. We believe that diversity enriches organisations and fosters innovation. We are dedicated to building workforces that are representative of the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our society. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and cultural background. We actively seek to foster inclusive workplaces where all employees can bring their whole selves to work, feel respected and valued, and have equal opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to providing a fair and unbiased recruitment process, and we strive to eliminate any barriers that may impede the inclusion and participation of underrepresented groups in workforces.
