About the role
In this role, you will support families with children aged 0–6 by delivering short-term, goal-focused interventions that promote child development and ensure access to essential services. You’ll work collaboratively with families and service providers to create safe, stable environments while maintaining accurate records and upholding Council policies in a child-safe, inclusive workplace.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with families and service providers to support safe caregiving.
• Delivering goal-focused interventions to promote child development.
• Reducing risks to children’s health and well-being.
• Linking children in Out of Home Care to essential services.
• Reporting program data accurately and promptly.
• Performing additional duties as directed.
• Maintaining clinical records and adhering to Council policies.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will need a strong understanding of early childhood development and family dynamics, along with the ability to deliver culturally sensitive, confidential, and tailored education. Proficiency in relevant software, a commitment to collaborative, family-centred practice, and awareness of Community Child Health Unit goals are also essential.

Essential Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Early Childhood Education and Care) or significant experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of developmental and health needs of infants and young children.
• Experience in adapting and delivering parenting education to diverse learning styles.
• Multidisciplinary team experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with privacy legislation and data handling.
• Community-based work experience.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Valid Working with Children Check.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

A career with us
We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace.  With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer!

Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx to view all the benefits to you working at the City.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Sharon Harvey, Team Leader Maternal & Child Health Enhanced | 5272 5391 | SHarvey@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience.  We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.