At a Glance
- Tasks: Support foster families and children by hosting events and providing practical assistance.
- Company: Join Life Without Barriers, a leader in creating supportive environments for children and families.
- Benefits: Generous employee benefits including salary packaging and fitness passport.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while building a strong community.
- Qualifications: Experience in foster care or child protection preferred; strong communication skills essential.
- Build a stronger carer community through connection, experience and support.
- Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!
At Life Without Barriers, we're all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive.
Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.
From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we're here to break down barriers and build better lives.
As a Hub Home Provider, you will be part of Life Without Barriers' Mockingbird Family Constellation, providing practical support to Satellite Families and the children and young people in their care.
You will provide a safe and welcoming Hub Home where foster and kinship carers can connect, share experiences and support one another.
You will build trusted relationships with carers and families, helping them navigate challenges, access support and feel connected to their wider community.
Through this role, you will help strengthen the capacity of foster and kinship carers and promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and host monthly Constellation meetings, quarterly social outings and activities for carers, children and young people.
- Provide regular support to Satellite Families and children and young people, including assistance with placement challenges and crisis situations.
- Connect families with education, mental health and community services to support positive outcomes.
- Host case planning, care team and family meetings at the Hub Home where appropriate.
- Build strong relationships with carers, children and young people and provide a welcoming and supportive Hub Home environment.
- Maintain accurate records and work collaboratively with carers, Life Without Barriers staff and community services.
Skills & Experience
- Experience as a foster or kinship carer (5+ years preferred), or relevant experience in Child Protection or Out of Home Care.
- Ability to meet the requirements to obtain and maintain authorisation or registration as a foster carer under the relevant jurisdiction.
- Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to work positively with carers, children, young people and other stakeholders.
- Ability to support children and young people and respond appropriately to placement challenges and changing needs.
- Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID0011) Certificate.
- Current Driver's Licence.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and any relevant stated based checks.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 8th November2026
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www. lwb. org. au/careers for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
Advertised: 27 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
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At Life Without Barriers, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering work environment in Geelong. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programs, including CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification, alongside competitive benefits such as salary packaging options and a monthly rostered day off. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while enjoying a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
