Child Development Assistant

4 weeks ago

West End, Australia Save the Children Full time

 

 

 

Our play-centred early childhood program, Play2Learn, supports young vulnerable children 0-5 years across Australia to develop their social skills, independence, developmental milestones and in turn their capacity to learn. We need you to give these children an experience of quality early childhood education in the Brisbane region, to develop their appetite for learning and help enable a smooth transition into school.

 

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.    

A place where your purpose matters. 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, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. 

 

It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation– yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.  

 

A place to make a difference:  

Here you’re empowered to make a difference in children’s lives by learning, sharing and collaborating to find new ways to solve problems. 

 

In this casual position, you’ll help coordinate the planning, implementation and review of age-appropriate developmental play and learning experiences for children 0-5 years. You’ll provide support and information to parents on developmental issues and make appropriate referrals to other family support, health, education, and welfare agencies. Based in Brisbane, you’ll be part of our Brisbane team and report to our Team Leader. 

 

You will make a difference by:

  • Assisting with the planning and facilitating of weekly playgroup sessions with intentional age-appropriate developmental activities and experiences
  • Creating a welcoming and safe environment
  • Finding creative ways to encourage families to engage with our programs
  • Identifying and addressing physical, social/emotional and educational needs for children 0-5 years
  • Providing information and referrals to families to access other relevant services
  • Monitoring processes, data collection and reporting.

 

A place to feel valued

You have experience in early childhood programs, and the ability to think on your feet, which allows you to find solutions to complex situations. Your infectious enthusiasm for your job will see you actively seeking out families in need of support, and your cultural knowledge will help you build strong connections with children and families from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.  You consider yourself a team player and have an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ attitude.

 

We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.  

 

Bringing your best every day, means: 

  • Knowledge/experience in working with families from a range of different socioeconomic backgrounds and culturally diverse backgrounds
  • Well-developed time management, organisational skills
  • Exceptional teamwork and communication skills
  • Strong computer and data collection skills
  • Minimum Certificate 3 in Children’s Services or equivalent qualification
  • Current valid driver’s licence

 

A place to belong:  

54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 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:  

  • Award rate (Level 2 - $40.26 per hour)
  • Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
  • Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits
  • Health and wellbeing support, including EAP
  • Internal employment and development opportunities

 

For more information regarding the employee benefits of the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

 

Sound interesting?

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

 

Applications close: 4pm AEST, Friday 14th June 2024

 

Position Description: Child Development Assistant

 

For any queries, please contact Dean Wrobel at dean.wrobel@54reasons.org.au.

 

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.  

   

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. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.  

  

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.



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