Family Support Specialist - Early Years Place

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.

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.

A place to make a difference:

In this full-time maximum term position (1.0 FTE till Tuesday 30 June 2026*), you will be part of the Early Years Place (EYP) team, working collaboratively to support families and children with diverse needs. You’ll work as part of the Maryborough Early Years Place and Coordination team in Maryborough (with potential travel across the Fraser Coast) to help us create a lasting change for children everywhere. *Please note that any extension beyond this period will be subject to the terms and guidelines set by our funding body and the availability of ongoing funding.

You will make difference by:

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise of domestic and family violence and how it affects families and communities will be invaluable. You’re a passionate and confident leader who motivates and builds the capacity of others, and are committed to making a positive change in the community.

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 below.

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

Applications Close: 4pm AEST, Wednesday 28 January 2026

Ideally the successful applicant will be able to commence in the role in February 2026.

Position Description: Family Support Specialist

For more information about this position, please contact Sam at sam.palmer@54reasons.org.au Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

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. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.