Child and Family Specialist - Play2Learn - Latrobe, Gippsland

Our play-centred program, Play2Learn, is one of our most successful and longstanding programs across Australia, helping families and young children learn to play, socialise and establish routine. We need you to join our team in the Latrobe City area, working closely with parents, caregivers and their children 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 permanent part time (30.4 hours per week across Monday-Thursday, 7.6 hours per day) position, you’ll be a key member of our Play2Learn team in Latrobe / Gippsland Moe area and will report to our Team Leader. The position will commence in mid-January 2026.

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 proactive, creative and flexible in your work, and 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.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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 Melissa Ballantine on 03 5153 7503 or melissa.ballantine@54reasons.org.au. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

Applications Close: Sunday 7th December 2025

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