Community Engagement Worker - Family Connector Team
Community Engagement Worker - Family Connector Team
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Job Description
Do you want to make a difference Then apply for our Community Engagement Worker role which works alongside our Family Connectors to support vulnerable families with children 0 to 4 years of age in the Armadale West community to:
- Improve access to early years services and programs
- Increase engagement in child health checks
- Increase collaboration between early years services and programs and
- Improve service system/service provider understanding about parents direct experience with the early years system and the barriers they experience including why families are not engaging with Child Health Nurses or General Practitioners.
54 reasons is Australias leading child rights organisation no ordinary notforprofit.
Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement were here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity.
With the childs voice at the centre we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory and across regions remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services this is the place to realise your purpose.
A place to make a difference:
In this casual position based at our Armadale office youll support the Family Connector team with daytoday activities required to engage families in the Armadale West community. As part of our Armadale team youll report to our Team Leader.
You will make an impact by:
- Engaging with CaLD and vulnerable parents and families of young children
- Assisting families to connect with early years services and programs
- Coordinating activities to bring together families and community in positive ways that provide opportunities to connect with services resources and information designed to meet their needs in culturally appropriate ways
A place to feel valued:
You might not have the qualifications but you have a passion to work in the community within a child centred strengthsbased approach. You understand the impact of FDV on women and children and most importantly are aware of the additional impacts and barriers experienced by CaLD women and children.
This role requires:
- A strong desire to learn and develop in the field of child development and parenting
- An understanding of CaLD communities and families
- An understanding of the Rights of Children
- Good teamwork communication and data collection skills
- Current drivers licence
A place to belong:
At 54 reasons we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong and proudly diverse whether in race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities backgrounds and talents embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation and offer a range of rewards for your effort including:
- Generous casual award rate salary (SCHADS Level 2.1 $41.76 per hour increasing in July)
- Internal employment and progression opportunities and individual learning plans to help map your career development
- Supportive Managers we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save
- Support for workplace wellness including access to our free confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
Sound interesting
Wed love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the Apply section.
Applications Close: Sunday 27th April 2025.
Position Description: Community Engagement Worker Family Connector
For more information about the program that this role works in see our Program Profile. For any queries about the position please contact Team Leader Ruth Moore on 0 or . Or for more information about a career at Save visitour Careers Page.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind with the intent to ensure its 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 onesize fitsall when it comes to recruitment so if we didnt quite hit the mark for you please let us know at . Were dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported no matter your race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality neurodiversity culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a childsafe employees are required to undergo a National Police Check a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role please contact for further support.
Employment Type
Full-Time
