Facilitator Kids Connect
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23 days ago
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Job Summary
Our Kids Connect program is a targeted program for primary school aged children who are struggling socially and academically. The program supports children with behavioural difficulties low self-esteem and/or poor school attendance. Kids Connect establishes safe and caring learning environments gives participating children the opportunity to practice the positive behaviours and provides participating children with consistent reinforcement.
54 reasons is Australias leading child rights organisation no ordinary not-for-profit.
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 role (Monday to Thursday up to 24 hours per week during school terms) youll work as a part of our Kids Connect team in Darwin/Palmerston to help us create lasting change for children everywhere.
You will make a difference by:
- Delivering Kids Connect sessions to primary school children in the allocated geographical area
- Preparing and evaluating sessions and the impact of the Kids Connect program
- Maintaining effective communication and building collaborative relationships with stakeholders school staff families and the community
- Fostering maximum wellbeing for every child referred to the program
A place to feel valued:
Your ability to relate to children and families along with your community knowledge and connections will be invaluable in this role. Youre known for your ability to develop and maintain effective and respectful relationships with parents carers children and young people particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse families. You have a strong work ethic and you can confidently manage multiple tasks at a time.
This role requires:
- Qualification in School Based Education Support Early Childhood or a relevant field is desirable or equivalent experience
- Experience working with children and families
- Cultural and/or community knowledge
- NT Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check (OCHRE Card)
- Senior FirstAid Certificate
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 (currently $48.31 per hour)
- Internal progression and development opportunities
- Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure youre able to perform at your optimum
- 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
- Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. Weve established internal networks to support our diverse workforce foster inclusion and allow you to bring your whole self to work (if thats what you want!) ( Parents and Mental Wellness Alliance First Nations Advisory Committee).
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
Does this sound like the place for you
Wed love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
Applications Close: Sunday 2nd November 2025.
Position Description: Facilitator Kids Connect
For more information about this position please contact Tricia Wake on 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 one-size fits-all 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 child-safe 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 Inter-Agency 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.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Communication skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Adult Education
- Meeting Facilitation
- Calculus
- LMS
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Exercise Planning
- Remedy
About Company
Australia’s largest aid and development agency dedicated to helping children. We protect and support children in need. We save lives in emergencies. We speak up for children’s rights.
