Employment type: Full time, Fixed term until 31 December 2026
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $104,133.36 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement. This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality
About the role
Our School Readiness funded Kindergarten Social Worker position works within our Early Education and Care Services (EECS) team who directly deliver funded kindergarten program to strengthen the capacity of the EECS Team to engage with and respond to families who are experiencing adversity through the sharing of resources, provision of education and secondary consultation, aligned with the School Readiness Funding (SRF) menu item for Social Work.
Working collaboratively within the EECS Team you will provide short-term intensive social work support to families in need of additional support.
You will build on EECS Early Childhood Educators (Educators) existing skills and knowledge through the provision of trauma informed coaching, mentoring, group training and other discipline-specific services to enhance children's wellbeing or access and inclusion.
What your day will look like
No two days are the same in this dynamic, relationship-focused role. You will:
Partner with Early Childhood Educators to provide coaching, mentoring, and group training, strengthening trauma-informed practice and educator confidence.
Deliver short-term intensive social work support to families experiencing adversity, using strengths-based and family-centred approaches.
Conduct assessments, care planning, and reviews, ensuring supports promote independence, self-efficacy, and positive outcomes for children.
Provide information, advice, and referrals to connect families with appropriate services and community supports.
Support the enrolment and engagement of children experiencing vulnerability, including those eligible for Early Start Kindergarten.
Collaborate within an integrated, place-based service model, working closely with internal teams and external agencies.
What you will bring
Experience supporting children and families, ideally within early years, education, or community settings
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and family-centred practice
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and build capability in multidisciplinary teams
Confidence in assessment, case planning, and referral pathways
Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds
Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
Current driver's licence and employee Working with Children Check
A continuous improvement mindset with a positive, proactive, and flexible attitude
If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.
Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59PM on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.
If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Jade Moerenhout, Early Years Reform Project Lead on
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Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.