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Our programs Play2Learn and Bringing up Great Kids support young vulnerable children across Australia to develop their social skills, independence and in turn their capacity to learn. We need you to join our passionate team to give these children an experience of quality early learning in Townsville.
54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.
Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.
With the child's 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 part-time, maximum term position (24 hours per week, Monday - Thursday, until 30 June 2026) you'll support early childhood development and school readiness skills, and will facilitate improved relationships between parents and children. Working across different sites as part of our mobile service, you'll work in a team to create an environment of trust and respect with families and children. You'll be part of our QLD Programs team and report to our Team Leader.
You will make a difference by:
- Assisting with the development and delivery of early learning programs
- Working within a team to ensure programs are age and developmentally appropriate
- Creating a welcoming and safe environment to encourage active participation
- Growing an understanding of early learning amongst families and sharing your knowledge with community members
A place to feel valued:
You're passionate about working with young children and parents and making a difference in their lives. Your sensitivity and community knowledge will see you build strong connections with families from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You're motivated, eager to learn and not afraid to jump in feet first to help make our programs successful.
This role requires:
- Certificate II in Children's Services or equivalent qualification is preferred
- Experience working with children aged 0-5 and families in a group setting
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Experience facilitating group programs is desirable
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 award rate salary (Level 2.1 – currently $34.58 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you
- Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're 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
- Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
- Friendly and flexible work environment
- Internal deployment and secondment opportunities , and opportunities to progress within one of Australia's largest non-profits
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
Does this sound like the place for you?
We'd love to hear from you.Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.
For any queries, contact Adam Gooding, Team Leader, on 0422 233 501 or adam.gooding@54reasons.org.au using the subject line:Child Development Assistant – Townsville. O r for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.
Applications close: Wednesday 20 th August 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't delay in applying
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. D iversity 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 didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au . We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your r ace, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation.All 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.
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