About the Parenting Research Centre

A winner of the Voice Project 'Best Workplace Award – 2021 & 2023’ - The Parenting Research Centre (PRC), is an independent non-profit organisation that works with government and community agencies to provide evidence-based solutions to support families in their parenting.

We think parenting support is core business for everyone who works with children, young people and families. Our focus is to work with organisations to advance thinking and use evidence to make parenting initiatives, systems and supports more effective. We’re here to help children and families thrive by driving improved ways of supporting parenting.

About the Opportunity

PRC is now looking for an Implementation Practitioner to join the Melbourne team. This position will work with the team to support agencies to successfully implement evidence-based programs, practices and service models.

As an Implementation Practitioner you would undertake a range of activities to support this, including consultation, provision of training, post-training support, facilitation of local implementation teams, field observations and supporting the establishment and operation of continuous quality improvement mechanisms.

While this role will work across several implementation related programs and projects, one of the main programs will involve the delivery of the smalltalk program.

smalltalk is designed to boost parents’ confidence and provide additional ideas to support their young children’s learning at home. The program is funded by the Victorian Government and is delivered through supported playgroups in Victorian local councils and community services organisations.

More specifically, as an Implementation Practitioner, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing Training Needs: Identify training and development needs for client stakeholders and design training and coaching strategies.
• Coordinating and Delivering Training: Manage training logistics, including scheduling, preparation, and communication with client stakeholders and delivering high quality training.
• Ongoing Coaching: Offer post-training consultations and coaching, both individually and in teams.
• Field Observations: Conduct regular field observations, demonstrating skills, providing feedback, and ensuring agency employees acquire necessary competencies.
• Facilitating Communities of Practice: Co-facilitate events with project partners and stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences.
• Building Local Capacity: Help local Implementation Teams develop and strengthen their capacity.
• Quality Assurance: Assist in setting up and monitoring quality assurance processes. This includes gathering, analysing, and reporting on data related to program adherence.
• Supporting Program Delivery: Help design and deliver additional support activities, such as employee selection assistance and using data for decision-making.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

About You

This role would suit someone with a graduate level qualification in a relevant field, such as education, social work, or psychology, along with experience in service delivery to groups and/or individuals using empirically supported interventions.

You will have a strong philosophical commitment to the development and dissemination of evidence-based practice and demonstrated experience in project planning and delivering high quality outcomes.

Your exceptional written and verbal communications skills will ensure a high level of personal productivity and work impact, while your excellent interpersonal skills ensure your ability to engage with a wide range of professionals, client groups and other stakeholders.

Ideally, you will be solutions focused and have a demonstrated capacity to overcome obstacles and challenges to service delivery, in addition to using a continuous quality improvement approach.

High-level knowledge and experience of evidence-based research in child maltreatment, early home learning, parenting and parenting support for high- or at-risk populations would be highly regarded.

The ability to travel intra and inter-state is required. This role could be configured to be part-time or full time depending on the successful applicants preferences and availability.

About the Benefits

In recognition of your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy an award winning, truly supportive, flexible and autonomous working environment, plus;

• 5 weeks leave each year with the option to purchase additional leave;
• Support to develop your skills and practice;
• Flexible work practices including working from home options

Best of all, you will gain tremendous satisfaction in this rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to contribute to achieving better outcomes for children.

If you're ready for a new challenge and want to join a supportive and dynamic organisation — Apply Now!

PRC is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences enrich our team and help us achieve our best work.

Applications will be assessed as they are received and interviews will commence as appropriate.