Internal applicants only

• Make a difference to kindergarten children experiencing vulnerability!
• Fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in fostering pivotal connections between families and early childhood education, care services & educators
• Full time onging position
• Whittlesea on the lands of Wurundjeri People and Taungurung People

About us

With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First is a leading provider of educational, family and support services for children and families in Melbourne. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive. Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 120 years of service.

About the role/Opportunity

• This role will allow you to:
  • Support and sustain engagement of children in a kindergarten environment
  • Build trusting & respectful relationships with parents to encourage effective in-home learning
  • Foster important connections and collaboration between the family, the early childhood education and care (ECEC) service and its educators, and other services
  • Share and develop your expertise in relational and strength-based practice, by engaging your strong interpersonal communication skills and empowering families and their support networks to work in collaboration for better outcomes
  • Apply your demonstrated skill for independent work outputs and supporting team members to achieved desired results

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Essential: Degree qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood or related field
• Have genuine understanding and expertise in:
  • VEYLDF
  • The Best Interests Practice Framework
  • Attachment Theory
  • Trauma-informed Practice and the Core Values for Trauma-informed Services
  • Small talk coordinator training and resources
  • Structural, familial and relational barriers to access universal services
  • Reflective practice
  • Social determinants of health.
  • Knowledge of the child and family services welfare sector.
• Ability to apply organisational practice models, procedures, theoretical frameworks, and relevant legislation when working with clients and teams
• High level skills to engage and triage clients in an effective, safe, and timely manner
• Demonstrated responsibility for independent work outputs whilst contributing strongly as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve desired results. Previous experience of acting up or performing higher duties is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated capability to engage in networking opportunities and partnerships to build effective collaborations and relationships to offer best practice services to children and families.
• Demonstrated personal resilience and a level of self-awareness relating to one's own practice and relationships with others.

As a member of the Kids First team you will:

• Be part of a collaborative and outcomes focused culture of an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has a legacy of more than 120 years community service
• Take home an attractive salary with the option to salary package to increase take home pay
• Be part of progressive, values-based organisation
• Have access to flexible work options and our staff wellbeing program
• Portable long services leave

To apply:

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
Please include a Cover letter outlining the position title and response addressing the selection criteria & a copy of the Curriculum Vitae which must list two professional referees. To view full Position Description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at:

https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/careers/

For inquiries about the position:

• Name/Title: Ana Dour/ Team Leader - Infant & Family Team
• Email: adour@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).