Child and Family Support Specialist

• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 6, Starting salary $88,418 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. 

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role 

Provide assistance and resources to families in the City of Greater Bendigo region with comprehensive sleep and settling support to families with newborns, babies (6-12 months) and toddlers.

Using your knowledge and experience you will conduct Parenting Focus Groups and specialised support groups to address common concerns and challenges to a diverse population, ensuring inclusivity and cultural sensitivity.

This role requires visits to homes and community facilities where you will meet with vulnerable and diverse children and their families to maximise attendance at kindergarten and support their successful transition to school.

About You 

To be successful in this varied position, you will have extensive experience or education in understanding the complexities which exist for families entering Australian education systems.

You will have the ability to translate and communicate valuable information to assist families, parents and carers regarding sleep and settling and the Australian education systems.

Using your soft skills and experience you will engage and work effectively with families with children aged 0-6 years and those experiencing disadvantage and/or vulnerability.

If you hold formal qualifications in Child Protection, Early Childhood Education, Community Development, Social Services, or experience, we welcome your application.

A satisfactory police records check, Working with Children’s Check is required for this position and a current Victorian driver licence.

Benefits

• Full time position | Contribute to our community
• Paid parental leave| Purchased leave| Study leave| Training & development
• Achieve work/life balance in a flexible team

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Elissa Bowler, Outreach services Coordinator on 0437 725 679.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 17 July 2024.