Play2Learn+ is an early childhood school readiness program, which aims to improve child development and school engagement. We need you to help implement and develop the program, making sure we maximise its impact. We’re seeking a practitioner with a passion for assisting our communities’ most vulnerable, at risk children and families to reach their full potential.

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, maximum-term role (four days per week through to August 2024 maternity leave contract), you’ll work closely with parents of three and four-year-olds as part of the Play2Learn+ program in Launceston. You’ll provide case management support to families, aiming to build parenting capacity and help to ensure that the children make a successful transition to kindergarten. Working across the Launceston region, you’ll report to our Team Leader –Play2Learn+.

You will make an impact by:

• Partnering with families who have complex needs to build capacity and positively shape children’s development
• Supporting parents in their parenting role either individually or in group settings, using partnership, strengths-based and family-centred outreach approaches
• Empowering parents and caregivers to support their child’s engagement in education
• Building and maintaining strong networks, service delivery partnerships, and referral pathways
• Collecting and recording data and information for accountability, evaluation, and reporting

Does this sound like you?

You’re a highly flexible practitioner who thrives on working in partnership with the families of young children, using a strengths-based and family centred approach. You’ve got plenty of energy and a can-do attitude, which will help you make long-lasting relationships. Most importantly, you have a strong sense of empathy and an infectious enthusiasm for your job.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated community sector and case management experience
• Understanding of relevant Federal and State child protection legislation
• Experience and understanding of the importance of the “early years” and child development, including experience working with children and families who have experienced trauma
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to advocate on behalf of families
• Excellent report writing, analytical and evaluation skills
• Experience developing strong referral pathways within community and education sectors
• Formal tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (Diploma as minimum requirement, or significant equivalent experience)

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:

• Award rate salary (SCHADS Level 5.1 – $47.50 per hour) plus super and full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP
• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities

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 one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close Tuesday 25^th July 2023.

Position description – Family Support Specialist P2L + (please note that the role is known internally as a Family Support Specialist)

For more information about this position, please contact Terri Byers, Team Leader, at [email protected]. For more information about the team and the program that the role works in, see our Program Profile.

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.