Child and Family Engagement Officer

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for working with children and families?
- Do you enjoy helping families navigate services and access the right support?
- Are you looking to work in a purpose driven organisation that is community focused, values inclusivity and cultural responsiveness?
- Do you want to be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team that puts children at it’s centre?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child and Family Engagement Officer to join our Child Health and Development Service**.**This is a part-time (3 days) ongoing position, based primarily at our new Ocean Grove Kingston site.

**About the team**

The Child Health and Development team provide a multidisciplinary allied health services for children and young people primarily aged 0-12 years. It is comprised of a dynamic, collaborative, and friendly group of occupational therapists, speech pathologists, mental health professionals, and physiotherapist. Children and families are supported by several other services within BCH including dental, continence, nutrition and dietetics, podiatry, and mental health professionals / headspace.

**About the role**

In this role, you will:

- Be one of the first point of contact for families accessing BCH’s child services
- Engage directly with families of children aged 0-12 years to understand their strengths, developmental and support needs
- Conduct holistic screenings and assist in coordinating appropriate internal and external services
- Provide child and family centred, culturally sensitive, non-clinical support that enhances engagement, builds trust and strengthens timely outcomes
- Help identify children and families who may require more immediate or complex supports
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support seamless service pathways
- Contribute to administrative and operational tasks that keep our service running smoothly

**We would like to hear from you, if you have**
- Demonstrated experience in engaging with families or working with children and their families
- An understanding of child development and the principles of child and family centred practice
- Experience working within a team environment within healthcare, early childhood, early intervention, community services or disability sector.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with and work sensitively across diverse backgrounds
- A sound knowledge of child development, social determinates of health, and understanding of principles of child and family centred practice.
- High degree of administrative and organisational skills including the ability to meet agreed performance targets, maintain accurate documentation, and prioritise work tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships, work flexibly, and work collaboratively within a team environment
- Competent in the use of information technology e.g. Microsoft Office, Client Management Systems
- Formal education post-secondary school

**What we offer**

To support you to balance your work/life commitments, grow your skills and expertise, enjoy work and feel valued, we offer the following:

- Generous salary packaging benefits - you can access some of your annual salary tax free each year, hence you pay less tax each pay and take more pay home:

- Living Expenses capped at $15,900 annually (includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans, and rental payments)
- Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650
- Find out more about salary packaging by _clicking here_
- Discounted gym membership at seven sites across the region
- A supportive, positive and inclusive workplace culture, managerial and senior clinicians support, and training in the role
- Flexible work environment with ability to work some hours from home
- Generous leave entitlements including annual leave, parental leave, professional development
- Online induction and onsite orientation
- Opportunities for career development and supervision
- Employee Assistance Program

**Conditions of Employment**
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Victorian Driver’s Licence
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- 100 Point ID check

**How to Apply**
- Bellarine Community Health is committed to protect children and reduce any opportunities for abuse or harm to occur._
- Bellarine Community Health acknowledges the Wadawurrung People as the traditional custodians of the land, waters and skies of the Bellarine Peninsula. We acknowledge and respect Wadawurrung Elders and leaders, past, present and emerging and pay gratitude for their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all cultures and backgrounds to our service._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $38.41 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Maternity leave
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging