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

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

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.

Where you come in:

In this casual position based in Hay NSW (1 day a week on Friday until 30^th June 2025), you’ll co-ordinate the planning, implementation, and review of culturally appropriate developmental play and learning experiences for children. You’ll also provide support and information to parents on developmental issues and make appropriate referrals to other health, education, and welfare agencies. Based in our Wagga Wagga office, you’ll be part of our Murrumbidgee Play2Learn team and report to our Team Leader, travel for training maybe required.

The Key Focus areas for the Child Development Worker are:

• Provision of quality service delivery
• Active engagement and promotion of the program with the community
• Engagement with families
• Collaboration with team members
• Evaluation and reporting

Does this sound like you?

You have experience in early childhood programs and the ability to think on your feet, which allows you to find solutions to complex situations. Your infectious enthusiasm for your job will see you actively seeking out families in need of support. Your cultural knowledge will help you build strong connections with children and families from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You consider yourself a team player and you have an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ attitude.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, understanding and experience working with culturally diverse families, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, families facing disadvantage and those isolated from their families
• Demonstrated experience delivering early childhood programs with children aged 0-5 and their families
• Knowledge of childhood development needs and understanding of stages and influences
• Ability to create rapport and build relationships with adults and children from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience in using trauma informed practice
• Sound time management and organizational skills, and ability to manage and plan own workload
• Knowledge and/or experience in handling child protection concerns and processes
• Strong computer literacy skills and capability to manage databases
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

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.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development.

Other benefits include:

• Award Rate (Level 3 – $45 per hour)
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP and professional supervision, as well as internal networks to support our diverse workforce
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Child friendly work environment

For more information regarding the benefits of working with the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close: 4pm AEDT, 29^th January 2024

For more information or a copy of the PD, please contact Chantal Levett on 0429 233 471 chantal.levett@54reasons.org.au

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it’s straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment – so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.