Family Support Worker – Newborough/Moe in Sydney

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas.

What You’ll Do

• Provide personal care, medical interventions, tube feeds and pre-dosed medications in line with the child’s individual care plan.
• Maintain the safety and well-being of the child and report any concerns promptly to the parents as outlined in your training.
• Predominately support children within their home, but also access activities, education, and community outings if appropriate.
• Be responsible for the safe and hygienic use of equipment as practiced in your training.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Build positive professional relationships with parents and children and strengthen RCH community bonds.
• Bridge the access to care gap by providing care to children within the comforts of their own community, particularly in remote areas.
• Provide necessary respite for parents and family members which improves their psychological wellbeing and allows them to attend other essential responsibilities such as the care of siblings.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• An ability to complete verbal and written tasks delivered in English (Professional Working Proficiency/C1/Advanced High ACTFL/3 ILR).
• Well-developed communication skills and a professional manner.
• An ability to travel independently (Victorian license and own car or access to one is highly desired).
• General computer skills and the ability to enter information accurately.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum!
• Shift allowances where applicable.
• Ongoing support, annual professional development reviews, and additional training where required.
• Discounts on Private Health Insurance.
• Counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services through our EAP partner, Converge.

Application Process

• You will be required to answer multiple questions and we ask you allow 15-20 minutes to complete your application.
• This is a community/home-based role providing direct care for complex needs children.
• If successful, you will be required to attend a paid in-person training prior to commencing in the role.
• Applications will close on 30th of October 2026 unless suitable candidates are identified before then.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

Infection, Prevention and Control Compliance: It is a requirement of RCH employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception.