Family Support Specialist - Supported Playgroups

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families in Doveton? Our play-based early childhood development and family support program, Play2Learn, works with children and families across Australia where disadvantage may impact their capacity to learn. Based on evidence, we help children develop their social skills, interests and connection with community.

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 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, maximum-term position (30.4 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, through to July 2024) based in Doveton, you’ll work with families with children 0-5 years of age in our Play2Learn program. As part of our Children and Parenting Team, you’ll report to our Team Leader.

You will make an impact by:

Does this sound like you?

You’re truly passionate about standing up for children and young people. Ideally your background is in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Human Services, or a similar field. You enjoy being a part of a community and building relationships, and you’re comfortable with working with children 0-5 and their families. Finally, you’re a self-starter who is happy to work remotely when not delivering programs.

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 680+ 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.

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 12pm Friday 21st July 2023.

Position Description – Family Support Specialist Doveton

For more information about the program that this role works in, see our Program Profile. For any queries about this position, please contact the Team Leader Nitharshini Anandarajah at nitharshini.anandarajah@54reasons.org.au.

Note: This position is designated under the Multiagency Risk Assessment and Management framework (MARAM), which requires mandated MARAM Family Violence Screening & Identification training and responsibilities. If successful in the role, you will need to undertake MARAM training and provide evidence of completion.

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.