Job Category: Community Services and Development
Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.
Job Description Wellspring Children and Families Hub is part of a network of services that aims to provideopportunities and resources to parents and their children. The Hub has specific strategies to support children from birth to 5 years old and their parents who are experiencing crisis such as domestic and family violence, and homelessness, health and other social issues where dedicated service to children will assist the family through adversity.
The hub provides resources to parents and their children through a network of services including
Micah Projects Support Services
Refuges, specialist Women’s services
Family Support services
Child Health Nurses and specialist developmental professions
Hawthorne Child and Family Hub includes a licensed fee‑free therapeutic occasional childcare service for children birth to five years of age whose parents are engaged with support and advocacy services to address their current circumstances. Evidence demonstrates that provision of safe, supportive early childhood services whilst experiencing or witnessing trauma can mitigate the impact of trauma on the child’s development.
The Hawthorne Child and Family Hub facilitates and supports the delivery of visiting services and clinics and targeted early childhood groups and parenting groups.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Child & Family Practitioner to work as part of the Wellspring Children & Families Hub team to assist in the establishment and implementation of a therapeutic early childhood development support program for children of vulnerable families.
The early childhood therapeutic occasional childcare program will be focused on:
Development milestones - supporting physical and social/emotional development of children 0-5
Positive interactions with children and their mother/parents
Support to access and engage in universal early childhood education and care settings
School readiness preparation
The position requires the creation of strong and respectful relationships with parents, to encourage and support them to be skilled, knowledgeable and responsive in meeting the needs of their children during the early years.
The position will work within an integrated service approach, requiring collaborative working relationships with other services.
This is a full time employment opportunity until June 2027 at Level 3 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience Key Responsibilities:
Support the Early Years Program lead and Hub Coordinator to create a safe and stimulating environment for children attending the centre
Support the planning and implementation of therapeutic programs for the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children in the centre
Maintain the centre, and all equipment in a standard that complies with all current regulations
Work collaboratively with families, other staff, organisations and community to ensure positive outcomes for children of vulnerable families
Have a
Certificate III or Diploma in Children Early Education and Care
as recognised by ACECQA with a
minimum three years of experience
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working with children from birth to school age and the development and implementation of early childhood programs that support the learning, social and emotional development of children with complex issues.
Demonstrated understanding and application of the Australian Early Years Learning Framework.
Demonstrated ability to work with parents to improve their relationships and interactions with their children and support their role in promoting school readiness and the healthy development of children.
Benefits of working at Micah Projects
Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
Salary Packaging option up to 15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to 2,650);
Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
Access to other employee benefits, including Portable Long Service Leave (QLeave), supply of uniforms, and Flare benefits.
Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
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