Uplyft are seeking a skilled and values-driven Senior Family Support Worker to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support to families at the Family and Domestic Violence Hub in Kalgoorlie.
About Uplyft
Uplyft (formerly Wanslea) is a leading provider of services for children, young people, and families across Western Australia. Founded in 1943, we have now expanded to offer a wide range
of programs and services that support children, young people and families at every stage of life.
Why join Uplyft?
At Uplyft, your work makes a real difference. You won’t just have a job — you will support children, young people, and families, helping to build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.
We value people who bring their whole selves to work. Our team reflects our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, where differences are celebrated and every voice matters.
Joining Uplyft means being part of a professional, purpose-driven organisation where your skills, ideas, and compassion help transform lives every day.
- Permanent full-time position
- Kalgoorlie based role with free parking on site
- Salary starting from $102,569.10 per annum plus superannuation
- Opportunity to salary package
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues
About the Role
This role delivers culturally safe, trauma-informed family and parenting support to families accessing the Family and Domestic Violence Hub. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support families experiencing complex needs, including domestic and family violence, mental health and child protection concerns.
You will build strong, trusting relationships with parents and children, implement strengths-based support plans, and contribute to assessment, case planning and review processes. The role also involves maintaining accurate documentation, providing reports, and working collaboratively with Safety Advocates and external services to support safe and positive outcomes for families.
As this is a hands-on support role, you will also be required to undertake physical tasks as part of providing practical parenting support. This may include activities such as bathing children, lifting and carrying children, transporting children, and handling equipment such as baby capsules. These tasks are a routine part of supporting families and require safe manual handling practices.
About You
- Demonstrated experience in roles such as Family Support Worker, Parenting Practitioner, Child Care Worker, Residential Care Worker or similar
- Experience delivering evidence-informed or evidence-based parenting programs
- Experience working with Aboriginal families, applying cultural knowledge, skills and community connections
- Sound knowledge of child development, trauma, abuse, and the impacts of family and domestic violence on family functioning
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written reporting
- Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and contribute to case planning and reviews
Desirable:
- Experience supporting families impacted by mental health, substance use, family violence, child protection and/or disability
- Familiarity with the WA Family and Domestic Violence Common Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework
Apply Now
Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.
For any queries please contact Skye Upton, Talent Acquisition Partner.
To learn more about Uplyft visit: http://www.uplyft.org.au.
Applications close: 30/04/2026
Uplyft reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your
application as soon as possible.
Uplyft encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
Uplyft is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to
undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
