Manning Support Services (MSS) is an award-winning community service organisation that has been operating on the NSW Mid North Coast for more than 40 years. MSS is a multi-service not-for-profit, with a mission to enhance the quality of people’s lives by providing services which enable them to live with dignity and respect.

Due to the expansion in our service, MSS has positions available to join our pool of casual Supervised Contact Workers, Supervised Transport Workers, and Disability Worker in the Port Macquarie area. Identified and Non-Identified roles available. We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Supervised Contact Worker: The role involves supervising contact visits between children in Out of Home Care and their birth family members in a safe and supportive environment. The Supervised Contact Worker is responsible for the transportation of children and young people and assisting with a range of activities during the visits. This role may also involve providing day or overnight support/respite either in the family home, community or motel accommodation.   

Supervised Transport Worker: The role involves transporting and supervising children and young people in Out of Home Care. The Supervised Transport Worker is responsible for the transportation of children and young people between care arrangements, appointments, and visitation.

Disability Support Worker: The role involves transporting, supervising and mentoring children and young people or their parents in day to day living tasks in the home and in the community. The Disability Support Worker is responsible for the care and safety of the children and young person while assisting with a range of activities during the supports. This role may also involve providing day or overnight support/respite either in the family home, community or motel accommodation.              

Identified Positions: These roles are similar to those outlined above, with a specific focus on supporting and supervising Aboriginal and other children and young people in out-of-home care. Responsibilities include providing safe transport to placements, appointments, and visits while delivering culturally safe, respectful, and strengths-based support. 

Eligible applicants are welcome to apply for more than one role.                                  

Selection Criteria

Essential Qualifications and Requirements:

Supervised Contact Worker:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences with a minimum Certificate IV in Community Services, Child, Youth and Family, Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent industry experience

Supervised Transport Worker:

• Minimum Certificate III in Community Services, Child, Youth and Family, Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent industry experience

Disability Support Worker:

• Certificate III in Community Services, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

• Current NDIS worker check (NDISWC). 

• Completion of NDIS worker training modules

All roles:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role

• Knowledge of child protection practices and mandatory reporting guidelines

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates

• Current employee Working with Children Check

• Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to get one

• Current full NSW driver's licence

• Use of a reliable and suitable personal vehicle, with anchor points for child seat restraints. Vehicle must have current NSW registration and minimum third-party property damage insurance.

• Use of a smart phone and a computer with internet access

• Ability to write objective, accurate and concise case notes

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word) skills

• The identified positions and only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons. Confirming your Aboriginality will be required.

Personal Attributes:

• A passion for working with families

• Ability to establish positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries

What do we offer?

• Flexible working environment with a positive work culture

• Work for an award-winning community organisation with career development opportunities

• Option of Fitness Passport discounted gym and pool membership

How to Apply

• All candidates must apply using the Seek online process.

• Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter that addresses each of the selection criteria above.

• Shortlisting and interviews will begin immediately, so early applications are encouraged.

• Applications close 4:00pm Friday 3 July 2026.

Further Information

• Please contact Belinda Lewis if you have any questions about the role.
  Email: bel••••••••••@mssinc.org.au  Phone: (02) •••• •800.

• For a full position description for this role please email: hr•@mssinc.org.au

Identified Positions: MSS considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Applicants must identify as Aboriginal.