Child Development Assistant It Takes a Village

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Our ‘It Takes a Village’ program provides wraparound support to newly arrived migrant and refugee women and children, to help them settle into the Perth community. We’re looking for a casual Child Development Assistant to assist us in our supported playgroups for children aged 0-5 years of age. 

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.    

A place where your purpose matters. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity. 

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve – in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. 

It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation– yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services – this is the place to realise your purpose.  

A place to make a difference:  

In this casual position based in the City of Stirling, you’ll work with migrant and refugee women and their children aged 0 to 5 years of age who attend our ‘It Takes a Village’ playgroup. You’ll work closely with our Child Development Specialist, Family Support Specialist and Life Skills Facilitator.

You will make a difference by:

Warmly greeting mothers and children arriving to playgroup and engaging them throughout playgroup sessions to ensure they are supported

• Engaging and supporting mothers in positive parent-child interactions
• Supporting newly arrived mothers to develop skills to support integration and independence within community
• Empowering women and their children to build positive relationships with other women in playgroup and in community

A place to feel valued:

You’re passionate about supporting migrant and refugee women and children within a child centred, strengths-based way. You understand the settlement needs of families, children’s development, parenting, impact of trauma on children and their development. We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow. 

Bringing your best every day means:

• Strong engagement skills with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) families and children
• Understanding and/or experience of Migrant and Refugee settlement journey
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Innovative and creative thinking

A place to belong:  

54 reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs. 

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:  

• Generous casual award rate salary (SCHADS Level 2)
• Internal employment and development opportunities to progress your career, into other roles and programs
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We’ve established internal networks to support our diverse workforce, foster inclusion and allow you to bring your whole self to work (if that’s what you want!) (Pride@Save, Parents and Carers@Save, Mental Wellness Alliance, Disability@Save, First Nations Advisory Committee).

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