Early Childhood Parent Educator

**Support Families. Empower Parents. Build Community.**

At Banyule City Council, we believe that strong families build strong communities. We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled **Early Childhood Parent Educator**to lead and deliver parent education programs that support families in their early parenting journey.

This role is central to our Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service, providing evidence-based strategies, group facilitation, and warm, inclusive support to parents of children from birth to school age. You’ll work alongside MCH Nurses to deliver topic-specific sessions and create safe, engaging spaces for learning and connection.

**What you’ll do**:
You’ll lead, develop and implement the provision of parent education and strategies, in line with current practices and research, to assist parents to effectively parent their children. You’ll be developing and implementing education sessions for parents within the MCH centres in Banyule, and work alongside MCH Nurses in the delivery of topic specific programs within the New Parent Group program as determined by the Department of Health.

You’ll ensure all interactions are warm, positive and friendly and create an environment conclusive to learning, facilitating effective sharing of information regarding parenting of children from birth to school age.

**About you/what you’ll bring**:

- Diploma in Early Childhood Studies or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in working with children aged 0-6 years and their families.
- Experience in conducting Parent Education Groups.
- Be skilled in group dynamics and the ability to maintain effective learning and sharing within the constraints of a group setting.

**Mandatory Pre-employment checks**:

- Functional Capacity Assessment.
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
- Working with Children's Check.
- Driver's License.
- CPR/First Aid certificate.

**We offer**:

- Salary of $62,228.74 - $72,066.66 per annum plus super (for comparison at full time this would be $77,785.93 - $90,083.32 per annum plus super).
- A permanent part time role, working 4 days per week (30.4 hours) - days of the week can be discussed but working on a Thursday is required.
- A team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and open communication, allowing employees to contribute their ideas and learn from others.
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave - partner.
- Award-winning learning and development opportunities.
- Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport.

**How to apply**:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria from the position description.

For more information about the position please view the position description. To discuss your interest or of you have any questions, please contact **Sarah Postill**on **0466 852044**for a confidential conversation.

**Applications close**_: _**30 September 2025**_at _**_11.45pm _**

**_Why choose Banyule: _**_Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded. _

**_Our Values: _**_Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. _**

**_Diversity Statement: _**_Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community. _**

**_To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's _**_Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025 _**_. _**

**_Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: _**_Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history. _**

**_Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all. _**

**_Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: _**_Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children. _**

**_Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-s