Parenting Facilitator
4 days ago
Are you passionate about supporting parents to enhance their parenting skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join Communicare's Parenting Team as a Parenting Facilitator
The Southeast Metropolitan Parenting Support Service (SEMPSS) is an early-intervention family support program designed for vulnerable families with children between the ages of 0 to 18 years to promote positive parent-child relationships, improved family functioning, parental confidence and connections to community.
The Role:
As a Parenting Facilitator you will deliver quality parenting and family support programs and services through individual and group sessions and education workshops. This role aims to achieve the programs' goal of improving early childhood developmental outcomes for children and ensure they are supported through life transitions, alongside building strong positive relationships between families, children and the community. As part of an integrated team, the Parenting Facilitator will aim to enhance parenting skills, knowledge and confidence of participants. The Facilitator will be based out of our Armadale office, with the position offered on a permanent part time basis, working 45.6 hours a fortnight.
In this role you will:
- Deliver individual parenting and family information, support and referrals for parents and carers.
- Deliver evidence-based parenting education programs and group development sessions.
- Assist with monitoring and evaluating service delivery, ensuring that quality outcomes are achieved.
- Research and develop evidence-informed resources and materials that support quality outcomes and results for parents/carers and their children.
- Report on the parenting service activities and outcomes
About You
You are a passionate program facilitator, keen to make a lasting impact on the community by promoting parenting services, providing support for parents and carers. You have experience in providing solution focused, positive parenting supports to families including the targeted client groups of Aboriginal families, CaLD families, young parents and fathers.
In addition to the above you must have:
- Tertiary qualification in family studies, child development or have 3+years relevant experience in a similar field.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in delivering group and community education with the ability to establish community networks by building and maintaining relationships.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Certification/Accreditation to deliver one or more of the following parenting programs: Circle of Security, 123 Magic and Emotion Coaching, Bringing Up Great Kids, Tuning in to Kids/Teens, Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (desirable).
- National Police Clearance, Valid drivers' licence, Working With Children Check.
Why Join Us
- Generous NFP Salary Packaging: Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.
- Extra Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).
- Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.
- Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program, and an annual Flu Vaccination Program.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.
Who are we
Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With over 48 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help.
We are an organization driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together. Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve.
If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role, however not mandatory.
Applications close Friday 10 October 2025, shortlisting may begin immediately.
Communicare and WRA values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
This role is designated under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to promote equality; Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Shortlisting will begin immediately, and the role may close without notice. Unsolicited agency contact will not be accepted.
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