Children and Family Resource Officers

1 week ago

Werribee, Victoria, Australia Wyndham City Council Full time
Rewarding role focused on supporting Wyndham's children and families

  • 1x permanent full time & 3x permeant part time positions
  • Salary from $78, pro rata) plus super and fortnightly RDO (for the full time position)

We are Wyndham, one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse cities.


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 to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

A bit about the role


Join the newly created MCH Specialist Groups team of Children and Family Resource Officers reporting to the Team Leader MCH Specialist Groups.

Working in the Maternal Child Family Health & Wellbeing unit, primarily to facilitate First Time Parent Groups, Sleep and Settling information sessions and further specialist groups that may be developed over time.

Your passion and experience working with families would be welcomed as we continue to develop programmes together that meet the needs of our Wyndham community.


The role will see you working closely with Wyndham families, strengthening their connections to community and services, whilst supporting their capacity as confident parents.

You will support the delivery of child and family programs and services to our community, targeting families with young children (0-5 years).

To be successful in this role you will need to understand how to build positive relationships with local families.

An integral skillset required for this role will be your ability to work with and alongside community, internal and external stakeholders.

You will need to work collaboratively as a team member and independently be innovative and flexible in the work undertaken.


What you'll deliver

  • Engaging and inclusive Child and family programs and services, which meet the changing needs of our diverse community
  • Provide support and guidance for families within the context of a variety of specialist groups
  • Support, connections, and pathways for families to early childhood and family support services
  • A strength based and family centred approach that enhances children and their family's experiences and connections to community
  • Build relationships with community and services to understand changing needs of family's experiences and adapt and improve programs accordingly

What you'll bring

  • A positive, collaborative, and solution focussed mindset
  • Strong communication skills for building trust and rapport with community
  • A familycentred approach to service delivery
  • Experience facilitating parent groups is highly desirable
  • Strong practical knowledge of child development from birth onwards
  • Current valid Working with Children's Check
  • Diploma qualification in an Early Childhood discipline or equivalent, or substantial relevant experience

Be part of something more


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.

Ask us how this role can be worked.

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?

What's next?
To find out more about the role, please contact
Victoria Goodes, Team Leader MCH Specialist Groups on

Applications will be accepted until
11:59pm on Wednesday 22 March 2023.


You will be required to provide evidence of a minimum of two doses of an Australian approved COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencing employment with Council.

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