Join us – together we are positively shifting the dial for vulnerable children and families
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Join our movement – one child, one family at a time, together we are positively shifting the dial for vulnerable children and families within our regional, rural and remote communities.
At Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC), we are passionate about providing meaningful support for children, young people, individuals and families.
The work we do is challenging, but we ensure that the welfare of the children and young people we support is paramount.
Every day we live by our values – unwavering integrity, considered empathy, determined advocacy, passionately optimistic, bravely collaborative. Our workplace Sanctuary Model, a evidence based, trauma informed model guides staff to build strong, caring communities and focus on safety and wellbeing for everyone in the organisation. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTIQ+ individuals. If these values resonate with you, we’d love you to join us.
UMFC offers a safe, supportive, and inspiring workplace. We invest in your growth through flexible work arrangements, professional development, and study opportunities. Your wellbeing matters—our staff have access to external supervision and an Employee Assistance Program to ensure psychological safety
Interested in volunteering with UMFC?
UMFC relies on the generosity of volunteers to help provide outstanding care.
UMFC is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to child safety.
We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.
Current Vacancies
If you are passionate about UMFC’s mission, identify with our values, and have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience, you might consider joining our team.
Employee Benefits
Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC) beckons you to join a warm, supportive, and culturally safe working environment where your expertise can make a real impact.
Key benefits of working at UMFC include:
- A family friendly workplace
- Where employees are actively encouraged and supported to have a healthy work/life balance
- Generous salary packaging
- Flexible work arrangements
- Training and development
- Supervision Recreational leave
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible additional leave options
- Corporate gym memberships
- Workplace banking program
Volunteering
UMFC is grateful for and dependent upon the contribution of our generous volunteers and we strive to provide worthwhile volunteering opportunities for individuals, groups and organisations.
Volunteers are regarded as a precious resource requiring the same levels recognition, respect, support and supervision as paid staff. Voluntary work can include:
- 1 to 1 support (e.g. mentoring)
- Practical assistance (e.g. driving, administrative support)
- Professional expertise (pro bono work e.g. lawyers & financial advisors)
- Foster caring
- Supporting children and people with disability
- Support for carers
If you are interested in volunteer work, are over 15 years, have a current Working with Children Check and are prepared to undergo a National Police Check (conducted by us) we encourage you to complete the below form to register your interest for volunteering or flexible care work or to contact us at admin@umfc.com.au
Student Placement
We have a limited number of placement opportunities each year and generally experience a high level of interest from students attending a number of local tertiary institutions. We encourage you to express your placement interest early to your course coordinator.
Expression of Interest
Contact us if you’d like to volunteer with UMFC. We are always looking for great people to join our dedicated team of volunteer workers.
Our focus is always on the best interests of the children we support.
We hear their voices and we maintain their safety and wellbeing as paramount.
