Stepping Stones to School Facilitator – Warrnambool / Portland

We have an exciting opportunity for a Stepping Stones to school facilitator based in our Warrnambool & Portland Office we have two roles available

Stepping Stones To School (SS2S) aims to reduce the barriers to successful transitions through early years education settings which are often experienced by ‘at risk’ children in vulnerable family settings. This position will work collaboratively with a cross section of community stakeholders and organisations to drive the scoping, development and delivery of this program through the establishment of steering committees, Early Years transition networks, and an agreed Transition To School Protocol.

The service is delivered across 4 shires including Moyne, Corangamite, Glenelg and Southern Grampians. The position is based in Warrnambool and reports to the Early Years Team Leader. This position will work directly with vulnerable children and their families to increase the families readiness for the child to enter early years education settings and where necessary refer children and families to appropriate early intervention services.​

Qualifications Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, Social Work qualification, or a relevant discipline that is recognised in Australia. Diploma level with extensive experience in Early years’ service provision may be considered.
• Experience working in the Early Years and / or with vulnerable families with young children

Desirable

• Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education, Social Work or a relevant discipline that is recognised in Australia.
• Experience working using community development and collective impact methodology and project work in community and education settings
• Experience working in and with Indigenous communities and families is desirable

What OzChild has to offer

• Permanent part time position 0.6FTE
• SCHCADS level 5 ($93,860.00) pro rata plus super
• Salary Packaging of $15,900 plus $2650 meals and entertainment
• Ex gratia days Easter and Christmas
• Work with a great team leader who is very supportive within a well established amazing team

For more details in regards to the role and what is required to be a successful applicant please see attached PD for your perusal. There are two roles available which are located in Warrnambool and Portland

To apply for this position please send your cv and cover letter addressing the selection criteria (skills & experience required to fulfill this position) and why you would be the perfect fit for this role.

For further information please contact Elizabeth Abdilla / Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0499 655 939 or Tristin De Bono, Team Leader on 0438 139 333 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Stepping Stones to School Facilitator – Warrnambool / Portland enquiry via EthicalJobs.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples’ cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC card for Victoria.​