Family Time Worker – ngaliya PSP Program Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services (EDAS) Central Coast, NSW Inspire strong, healthy, long lives. Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services (EDAS) is seeking a Family Time Worker to support safe, structured, and culturally connected family time for children and their parents and kin in out-of-home care. About the role Working within our Child, Family and Services team, you will support the Permanency Support Program (PSP) by facilitating supervised family time that is child-focused, culturally safe, and trauma-informed. This role plays a critical part in ensuring children maintain safe and meaningful connections with family while supporting positive outcomes in care. Key responsibilities Facilitate safe, structured, and culturally appropriate family time sessions Monitor and respond to emotional, physical, and cultural safety risks Support transitions between children, parents, carers, and workers Maintain a welcoming, child-friendly environment Complete accurate, factual, and non-judgemental case notes Work collaboratively with caseworkers and contribute to wraparound support Attend training, supervision, and interagency meetings About you You are calm, observant, and compassionate, with the ability to manage sensitive situations and maintain professional boundaries. You will bring: Strong communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work culturally safely with Aboriginal families and communities A trauma-informed and strengths-based approach Sound judgement in managing challenging or escalating situations Ability to maintain clear, objective documentation Essential requirements Current NSW Driver’s Licence Current Working With Children Check Satisfactory Police Check Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and EDAS values Desirable Experience in supervised contact, child and family services, or out-of-home care Understanding of intergenerational trauma and social determinants of health Knowledge of local services and community supports Aboriginality or strong connection to community (highly valued) Why join EDAS? At EDAS, we are committed to: Cultural connectedness, integrity, and excellence Supporting our staff through supervision, training, and development Delivering services that empower Aboriginal families and communities on Darkinjung Country Access to salary sacrifice (up to $15,899 per annum) Cultural supervision Access to onsite gym Professional development and training opportunities Apply now If you are passionate about supporting children and strengthening family connections in a culturally safe way, we’d love to hear from you.
