Family Support Specialist - Maryborough Early Years Place

Join our new Early Years Place in Maryborough, working as part of a dedicated team to maximise our impact on the lives of children and families. This is a community based, rights-focused, integrated model of support for families, that connects children and caregivers to quality early learning, health, and family programming.

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:

Our Early Years Place promotes increased caregiver awareness and engagement with their child’s learning, wellbeing and development. As a Family Support Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting early childhood development through working directly with families of children aged 0-8, with programs delivered flexibly in the community. Reporting to our Team Leader, you’ll be based in Maryborough.

We have a variety of roles available:

You will make a difference by:

A place to feel valued:

You’re an experienced and confident family support practitioner, with a passion for case work and the importance of early childhood development. You work from a strengths-based perspective, your interpersonal skills are excellent, and you will easily build relationships with families to encourage their participation in the EYP. Importantly, you’ll keep the values of 54 reasons at the forefront of your work and will always seek excellence in the services we provide to our families.

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. Please indicate whether you are interested in the part time or casual roles (or both).

Applications Close: Monday 18th August 2025.

Position Description – Family Support Specialist - Early Years Place

For more information on the Early Years Place, see our Program Profile. For any queries, please contact our Regional Manager, Christie-Jo McCloskey, on christiejo.mccloskey@54reasons.org.au. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

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