Community Engagement Worker

Tracking Code

4859-689

**Job Description**:

- _Improve access to early years services and programs_
- _Increase engagement in child health checks_
- _Increase collaboration between early years services and programs, and_
- _Improve service system/service provider understanding about parents’ direct experience with the early years system and the barriers they experience, including why families are not engaging with Child Health Nurses or General Practitioners._

**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 casual position based at our Armadale office, you’ll support the Family Connector team with day-to-day activities required to engage families in the Armadale West community. As part of our Armadale team, you’ll report to our Team Leader.
- You will make an impact by:_
- Engaging with CaLD and vulnerable parents and families of young children
- Assisting families to connect with early years services and programs
- Coordinating activities to bring together families and community in positive ways that provide opportunities to connect with services, resources and information designed to meet their needs in culturally appropriate ways

**A place to feel valued**:
You might not have the qualifications, but you have a passion to work in the community within a child centred, strengths-based approach. You understand the impact of FDV on women and children, and most importantly are aware of the additional impacts and barriers experienced by CaLD women and children.
- This role requires:_
- A strong desire to learn and develop in the field of child development and parenting
- An understanding of CaLD communities and families
- An understanding of the Rights of Children
- Good teamwork, communication, and data collection skills
- Current driver’s licence

**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 casual award rate salary (SCHADS Level 2.1 - $41.76 per hour, increasing in July)
- Internal employment and progression opportunities, and individual learning plans to help map your career development
- Supportive Managers - we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save
- Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

**Sound interesting?**

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the ‘’ section.

**Applications Close**: Sunday 27th April 2025.

**Position Description**: Community Engagement Worker - Family Connector
- 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_._
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- 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._

Job Location

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Position Type

Casual

Close Date

4/27/2025