Work with us
Working with Family Spirit
Have a heart to help? We’ve got a role for you.
Every year, we have the honour of connecting hundreds of children, young people and families – and we’re always looking for great people to share that with. From case manager jobs, team leader jobs, contact worker jobs and more, Family Spirit offers a wide variety of roles to suit your skills.
If you’re looking for meaningful work that makes a difference, check out our current job vacancies or register your interest with Family Spirit
Be part of something special
Family Spirit was formed out of partnership between Marist180 and CatholicCare Adoption/Foster Care. Founded on unity and relationship, Family Spirit honours this partnership in everything we do.
In joining our organisation, you are stepping into a new chapter of Family Spirit – a time focussed on delivering best practice through innovation.
Discover a team that recognises your strengths and values your passion for child-centred practice.
Work with us, and you’ll enjoy:
Employment with impact
Help us shape the future of child protection and family support in NSW.
We pride ourselves in valuing our staff’s strengths, passions and opinions. Our small size means that your voice is heard and matters in all we do.
Competitive salaries
We understand your value.
Family Spirit offers the best possible remuneration conditions for our employees. Many packages include salary sacrifice benefits with significant tax savings, which has the potential to increase your take-home pay.
Training and development
Learn, grow and make positive change.
As an employee, you can continuously improve your skills and knowledge through various training and development opportunities.
You can gain:
- Internal and on-the-job opportunities through individual or team sessions
- External opportunities in the form of seminars, workshops and conferences
- Regular professional performance/development reviews to help you to achieve your potential and establish your career
- Further support as you undertake approved study
- Clinical supervision
Lifestyle and wellbeing
We’ll support you as you support others.
At Family Spirit, we are committed to ensuring a healthy and comfortable work environment. Our teams follow a comprehensive set of work, health and safety guidelines as well as providing flexible work arrangements.
As a staff member, you’ll access:
- Rostered days off (12 per annum for full-time employees)
- Pathways to Paid parental leave
- Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free annual flu vaccinations
Current Vacancies
Family Time Worker (Casual)
We have exciting opportunities for casual Family Time Workers to join our Permanency Support Program Team. In this role you will work closely with children and young people, carers, and families to engage in safe and meaningful family time and activities while in out-of-home care.
Catholic Mission and Formation Lead
We are offering a rare and meaningful opportunity for a Catholic professional with formation in spiritual direction, pastoral care, chaplaincy or theology to serve as our Catholic Mission and Formation Lead.
A full-time role integrating pastoral care, spiritual accompaniment, reflective practice, and professional development for staff and carers.
Senior Therapuetic Case Manager
We are seeking a senior Therapeutic Case Manager with extensive experience in out-of-home care, a deep understanding of trauma and relational healing, and a strong commitment to Catholic values. This role is suited to someone who sees their work as a vocation, who leads by example, and who is motivated to support children with complex needs while mentoring colleagues through reflective, ethical practice.
Team Leader IFP
We are seeking a compassionate and capable leader to guide our Intensive Family Preservation (IFP) team, a small group of practitioners working with families where children are at risk of entering care. This role is suited to a reflective, relational leader who brings strong clinical oversight and a deep belief in healing through connection.
Carer Assessment Case Manager
We are seeking a Carer Assessment Case Manager with strong professional experience in out-of-home care, who is qualified in Step-by-Step assessment and committed to walking with prospective carers through an honest, reflective, and supportive process. This is a role for someone who values connection, discernment, and mission.
Please bookmark this page and check back regularly to see if we have posted any new positions.
NOTE: Safety is always our priority. Family Spirit is committed to protecting children and young people, and all employees and volunteers will be subject to screening, including a Working with Children Check.
Family Spirit Ltd, Suite 301, 2-14 Meredith Street, Bankstown NSW 2200
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