* Permanent Part-time position based on 4 sites in Yugambeh Country on the Gold Coast
* $38.68ph - $48.47ph (depending on qualifications and experience)+ Super + Salary Packaging
* Flexible Friendly organisation. This role requires travel to all Gold Coast sites.
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About The Role
Child and Family Services Gold Coast provides services to families who have young children aged 0–8 years, with a parenting 'one stop shop' – somewhere they can access a range of support and services to improve their children's health, well-being and safety. Services include parenting programs, parent and child programs, playgroups, a variety of in-home support programs, volunteer programs as well as other support programs to help meet the community’s needs.
As a part of our Child Development Specialist team, you will support children and families to achieve their own goals and milestones. You will develop and facilitate child-centered, culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate programs that meet the needs, interests and strengths of children (0-8) and families (attending our play programs, specialist groups and parenting programs.) You will work alongside our Child and Family Practitioners as well as our partner agencies to undertake assessments, identify strengths, increase capacity for resilience and promote positive family relationships.
Duties
o Plan, deliver and assess supported targeted and universal playgroups and parenting programs for families with children aged 0-5 years across Gold Coast sites – Coomera Springs, Labrador, Nerang and Coolangatta Early Years Place sites.
o Undertake short-term 1:1 work with families requiring additional supports within home environments, office and community settings to assist children to meet their developmental milestones.
o Attend team meetings, group supervision and professional development sessions and training to maintain and develop skill sets.
o Assist and contribute to community events run by the Gold Coast Early Years Place team.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
o Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
o Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
o Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
o Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
o Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
o Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
o Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development
Skills And Requirements
o Suitable qualifications such as Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, Social Work or Psychology, with Experience in Early childhood being highly desirable.
o A commitment to play based approaches with a focus on building parent-child relationships to improve the long-term outcomes for children.
o Experience in working with and supporting vulnerable families to realise positive change.
o Understanding of child protection concerns and the impact of trauma on child behaviour and development.
o Great people skills and the ability to create strong working relationships with people from all walks of life.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Interested? Apply online today!
Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.
Contact Emma on 0403 890 929 for a friendly, confidential discussion.
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