Child and Family Specialist - Play2Learn

Our play-centred program, Play2Learn, supports families and young children across Australia, helping children to develop their social skills, independence and capacity to learn. We need you to work closely with families in the Greater Shepparton area, to help enable a smooth transition into the next phase of Early Learning.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

In this part time, maximum term position (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7.6 hours per day, through to July 2026 with potential for extension), you’ll be a key member of our Play2Learn team in the Greater Shepparton area and will report to our Team Leader.

You will make a difference by:

A place to feel valued:

Your expertise in family support, early childhood development and early intervention will be invaluable. You’re a team player and value collaborating and innovating in a team, and you’re proactive, creative and flexible in your work. Importantly, you understand the importance of working with families and children driven by a trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally sensitive approach.

This role requires:

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section.

Position Description: Child and Family Specialist –Play2Learn

For more information about the program that the role works in, see our Program Profile. For any queries, contact Trudi Millar on trudi.millar@54reasons.org.au. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

Applications close: Wednesday, 3rd December 2025

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au