We’re looking for a professional Early Years Coordinator with relevant experience who wants to join our 2,000+ team of staff and volunteers to make a difference on a 12 month maximum term full-time basis, working 38 hours per week based in Fitzroy.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty.

For almost 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia.
We are passionate about the work we do.

We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

 THE ROLE

This role will operate under the Practice Framework for Children’s Programs with a focus is to provide effective Early Years support programs and activities within a place based approach. This position delivers a range of group based programs, one on one engagement activities both on site and in the family home, and key interactions to enable access to the right interventions for the family based on needs. 

• Coordinate the Early Years Programs (Playgroups, Home Visits, FLSP, Parenting Program and activities) 
• Delivery of key parenting groups and children outcome focused sessions that has been scheduled by the Program Manager and aligned to key outcomes 
• Participate in the planning sessions for groups and contribute to the development of the program content to deliver on sites
• Provide parent capacity building and coaching supports to parents by working towards a developed plan to help achieve their personal goals and child’s learning and development needs
• Employee Management and Accountability
• Participation in supervision and team development opportunities
• Highlight Community Engagement opportunities available and work with Strategic Partnerships team to facilitate community sessions

Salary will be in the range of $74,531.95 - $80,194.32 per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for an who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Experience in customer facing environments that support or provide services to the community
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement continual service improvements
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication and demonstrated ability to liaise and build collaborative positive working relationships with individuals, children, families and service providers
• People who are comfortable working with a high level of independence and ability to manage change
• People with a positive and solution focused mindset
• People with tertiary qualifications and / or experience in the disability and early childhood sector and/or lived experience of disability
• People with demonstrated excellent report writing skills
• Highly-developed administration, computer skills and competency in Microsoft Program

BENEFITS

• Extensive salary packaging options to reduce amount of tax you pay
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

If this looks like a role that’s right for you, APPLY NOW or contact Yasmin Karaata on 0417 030 270 for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria within cover letter, please click here. 

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.