Child And Family Support Officer

3 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia City Of Greater Geelong Full time

**Child and Family Support Officer**:
**Job no**: 499714
**Work type**: Casual, Temporary Part Time
**Classification**: Band 4 - Commencing at $71,647 pa
**Categories**: Child & Family Services

**About the role**
There are two positions available (Temporary Part Time and Casual). In these roles, you will work with the maternal child health nurses to promote the health, development and wellbeing of infants, young children and their care givers by providing advice and guidance to families, with the aim of helping parents build new connections and making their parenting journey the best experience it can be.

**Work type: Temporary Part Time (0.7FTE) through to March 2026 & Casual**
**Classification: Band 4 Commencing at $71,647pa plus super (pro rata)**

Key responsibilities include:

- Assist in the delivery of the Maternal and Child Health Program by undertaking direct service delivery to parents and coordination of parenting groups.
- Develop Health Education displays at one or more Maternal and Child Health centres.
- Create and maintain a safe environment in the MCH centres and participate in safety checks, follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control and contribute to the management of Occupational Health and Safety.
- Undertake administrative duties to support efficient and effective service delivery to families attending the Maternal and Child Health Service.

**About you**

Essential Experience:

- Sound knowledge of the support needs of infants, young children and their families
- Knowledge of normal development of infants and children and the ability to recognise deviations from normal that need to be reported to the MCH nurse
- An understanding of evidence-based parenting programs and interventions for normal infant and child behaviours
- Diploma level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or similar
- Current Working with Children's Check

**Child Safety Responsibilities**
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

**We are the City**
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

**Applications and Enquiries**
- We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared._

**Advertised**: 17 Apr 2025 5:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 01 May 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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