When disasters strike, children are always the most vulnerable. That’s why 54 reasons stands ready to deploy, providing immediate psychosocial support and staying as long as it takes to help children and families recover from their losses, restore their lives and build their resilience for years to come. Our Journey of Hope (JoH) program works with children, caregivers and teachers to help them manage the impacts of COVID-19, and is led by facilitators who are professionally trained in managing child trauma.

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 these casual roles, you’ll backfill the facilitation team as required to deliver the JoH program and Play2Learn program throughout the Southeast Melbourne region. Working in supported playgroups with children aged 0-5, and in primary schools with children aged 5-12, you’ll be based in the communities around Doveton (which may include Casey and Dandenong), and will report to our Team Leader. The role is based partly remotely (e.g., from home or on the road, traveling between delivery locations in the region) and partly in playgroup delivery locations and schools.

You will make an impact by:

• Supporting the delivery of Journey of Hope sessions as required, together with a Senior Facilitator, to primary school-aged children, as well as running sessions with parents and caregivers
• Facilitating and supporting Play2Learn playgroup sessions
• Connecting with local families, building relationships, and supporting them to attend programs
• Ensuring a high level of health and safety standards are always maintained
• Ensuring quality service delivery in-line with program guidelines, contractual requirements, and stakeholder expectations

Does this sound like you?

You respond calmly to crisis situations and have credible expertise in working with children who have experienced traumatic events. Your strong interpersonal skills mean you’ll work seamlessly in partnership with a Senior Facilitator, and you’re committed to the highest standards of service delivery. You’re proactive, creative and flexible in your approach to working with families and children, using a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated experience in working with children and families who have experienced trauma
• Experience working in stressful and changing environments
• High level of communication and organisational skills
• A degree or diploma qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel in the region to deliver the program

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.

Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development.

Other benefits include:

• Generous casual award rate salary (SCHADS Level 3.1 – $45.00 per hour)
• Opportunity to grow and progress within one of Australia’s biggest not-for-profit organisations
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Friendly and flexible work environment

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 12pm Friday 21^st July 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please don’t delay in applying!

Position Description – Facilitator JOH and P2L

For more information on the programs that the role will be working in, see our Journey of Hope and Play2Learn Program Profiles. For any queries, please contact Team Leader, Nitharshini Anandarajah on [email protected].

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.