• Full-time maximum term for 24 months
• Unique training and professional development journey through OzInspire
• Hours generally 9am-5pm with some afterhours required on occasion
• Level 5 on the SCHCADS award
• The opportunity to work directly with families and kindergartens
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• A collaborative and cohesive working culture

The role

Access Early Learning (AEL) aims to increase participation in kindergarten by children experiencing vulnerability. As the facilitator you will be skilled in early years education, parenting and skills development and engagement.

The position is based at our office in Frankston, the facilitator will cover the Mornington Shire to establish relationships with parents and conduct home visits to develop and implement home-based learning goals.

This is an exciting new position for OzChild helping us reach our strategic goals: growing our reach and strengthening our impact. This is your opportunity to join an organisation that aims to give every child a chance to shine and delivers what works.

Please visit our website for further information on who we are, our work and our range of programs https://www.ozchild.org.au/

What you will do

• Work with a multidisciplinary team of counsellors caseworkers and support workers
• Manage a caseload of 8-10 families where a 3-year-old is eligible for kindergarten
• Outreach services to families across the Mornington Shire
• Building relationships with parents to encourage effective in-home learning
• Foster connection and a sustained relationship with other family supports, kindergarten and educators
• Ongoing case management
• Flexibility to work outside of the standard 9am-5pm

See attached Position Description for further details.

Who we are looking for

• It is essential that you hold a bachelor’s in Social Work, Early Years Education or similar
• 'Small Talk' facilitator training would be highly regarded
• Understanding of conceptual frameworks around early years education
• Knowledge of, or experience working in, the education sector would be advantageous
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Experienced in working outside of the office environment in the community with vulnerable families

How to apply

For more information, a confidential discussion about the role or simply to ask a question, contact the Paul Ridley at OzChild on 03 9695 2243 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Access to Early Learning Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

You can apply for the role today by clicking APPLY NOW. Please submit a resume with a cover letter that describes your passion, values and commitment to working with vulnerable young people and families.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples’ cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC for VIC prior to commencement