Child Development Assistant - Supported Playgroups

54 reasons’ Early Years teams go out into the community in Ceduna and surrounds to support families and children to reach their full potential. As part of the Play2learn program, we need you to bring your early childhood knowledge into our team, so we can make sure children and their families get the best quality support possible.

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 everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people, and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

Where you come in:

In this casual position based in Ceduna, you’ll create positive outcomes for children by assisting with the delivery of our Play2Learn supported playgroup programs, helping children and their families to engage and build on their skills and interests. Based in our Ceduna office, you’ll be part of our South Australian Programs team and report to our Team Leader.

You will make an impact by:

Does this sound like you?

You want children and families to have access to quality activities, and you’re passionate about the role of culture and community in children’s learning and family wellbeing.

This role requires:

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is 600+ people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

Other benefits include:

For more information regarding the employee benefits of the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

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

Applications close Monday 3rd July 2023. Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description – Child Development Assistant Ceduna

For more information about the team and the program that the role works in, see our Program Profile. For any queries, please contact Breony Carbines, Regional Manager South Australia, on breony.carbines@54reasons.org.au or 0423 910 492.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's 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! We’re dedicated to ensuring 54 reasons is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

54 reasons is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.