Family Support Specialist

Across North Queensland, children are facing more and more challenges to their development. At 54 reasons in Ayr, we provide critical support to these vulnerable families. Through a variety of programs and the facilitation of community events, you’ll provide professional support to families with complex needs. This is your chance to help children reach their potential and truly thrive.

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 part-time, permanent position (30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday), you’ll work across our Family Support and Play2Learn programs in Ayr. You’ll co-ordinate the planning, implementation and review of culturally appropriate developmental play and learning experiences for children and will provide support and information to parents on developmental issues and make appropriate referrals to other health, education and welfare agencies. As a member of our North Queensland team, you’ll report to our Team Leader.

You will make an impact by:

Does this sound like you?

You’re a passionate family support practitioner, and you enjoy working with families and children from different walks of life, with complex and challenging needs. You’re highly independent and autonomous, with a large amount of self-motivation to drive your work in a regional program. Importantly, your exceptional cultural knowledge will help you build strong connections with people from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

This role requires:

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 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.

Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave. Remuneration is benchmarked and we offer full non-profit salary packaging benefits.

Other benefits include:

For more information regarding our employee benefits, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

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

Applications close: 4pm AEDT, Friday 29 March 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description: Family Support Specialist

For any queries, please contact Adam Gooding - Team Leader at adam.gooding@54reaons.org.au

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! We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children 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.