If you are looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to lead transformational change in an organisation that is helping to shape local communities through its community capacity building Children, Youth, Family, and Disability services, contact Community First Step (CFS).

With a history that spans over 50 years, our purpose is empowering the people of Southwest Sydney to overcome disadvantage and barriers to personal, social and economic growth by delivering inclusive and innovative services and supporting capacity building. CFS services include community development, case work, psychosocial and educational programs, disability services and children's services.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Early Years Support Specialist. This role requires exceptional organisational abilities to oversee support services across multiple funding streams, including Targeted Earlier Intervention and Communities for Children. Reporting to the Head of Community and Psychosocial Services, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and advocating for children and families in Fairfield, Campbelltown, and Liverpool LGAs, through facilitating school readiness programs, evidence-based parenting workshop and case management. You will be engaging with early years services as well as building and maintaining collaborative, place-based community partnerships.

About you

You will bring the following attributes and skills to this role:

• Diploma / Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related field
• Experience in facilitating evidence based parenting programs and working with diverse populations
• Strong organisational and case management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in early childhood development
• Understanding of issues faced by Children and families from refugee backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Current and valid First Aid and CPR certificates
• Valid NSW Driver’s Licence

Benefits available at CFS include:

• Generous salary packaging of up to $18.5K per annum
• 17.5% Leave Loading
• Two paid Gifted Days annually (pro rata
• Employee Assistance Program (counselling and mental health support)

Applicants must include a cover letter addressing the role specifications listed above and a current resume. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Please note that we will review applications regularly so don’t delay in applying.

For information about this role and a copy of the position description email [email protected] using the subject line: Early Years Support Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants should include a cover letter addressing the attributes and skills listed above with a current resume. Please note that we review applications regularly so don’t hesitate to apply. However, we only contact applicants selected for interviews.

Our workforce is as diverse as the communities we serve, and we encourage First Nations people as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, of any faith or gender identity to apply.

All Community First Step positions are subject to a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check (NDISWC).

A position description is attached.