Early Childhood Specialist

2 weeks ago


Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia Uniting Communities Full time

Are you passionate about making a difference in families' lives through reunification? Join the
Newpin (New Parent and Infant Network) program and contribute to positive change.


The program involves parents and their children regularly attending a center-based program for up to 18 months, engaging in a range of activities that promote wellbeing, improve parenting capacity, and support the development of positive family relationships.


Role Overview:

This role is based at our
Smithfield site.

As an Early Childhood Specialist - Attachment Coach, you'll:

  • Facilitate therapeutic play between parents and children.
  • Coach parents to build healthy attachments with their kids.
  • Collaborate with the team to ensure a childcentered approach.


Within the
Newpin team, this role is the specialist in early childhood development, so there is also a focus on working collaboratively within the team so that all team members are working from a child-centered, developmentally informed position.


Requirements:

  • Experience working with parents and young children.
  • Qualifications in early childhood development.
  • Coaching and attachmentbuilding skills.
  • Familiarity with strengthsbased, therapeutic environments.
  • Understanding of trauma's impact on parents and children.

About Us


Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can.

We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

About the Benefits

  • In addition to your salary you can package up to
    $15,900 per year pre tax and additionally a
    $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
  • To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider
    Access Pay:
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Early Intervention Physio Program
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance

Your Application


Please attach a cover letter addressing the position description and a current resume including the names of 2 current referees, including a past or current supervisor.

To discuss in confidence, please call
Ethan on

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

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