Casual Child Development Assistant

Save the Children Australia; Tara; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award rate salary

Flexible work environment

Career progression

Wellbeing program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Save the Children Australia invites you to join the Play2Learn mobile team in Tara, delivering high‑quality early childhood education and promoting parent–child interaction. The casual role offers flexible days Tue–Fri, across multiple sites, with a supportive team and balanced work‑life rhythm.

You will assist in developing and delivering early learning programs, foster developmentally appropriate activities, and help create welcoming, safe environments to engage families and children.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Children’s Services or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children 0-5 and families in a group setting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Current valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting to develop and deliver early learning programs
• Working within a team to ensure programs are age and developmentally appropriate
• Creating a welcoming and safe environment to encourage active participation
• Growing an understanding of early learning amongst families and sharing your knowledge with community members

Skills

Time management

Organization

Education

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Job description

Our Mobile Play2Learn is an outreach early childhood program that goes out into the community and supports families and children to reach their full potential. In this rewarding work environment, we need you to assist in the delivery of quality early childhood education and promote parent-child interaction. There’s a nice work/life balance with this position being comfortable hours across the week.

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 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 in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. 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 (potential workdays across Tuesday - Friday), you will support early childhood development and school readiness skills and will facilitate improved relationships between parents and children. Working across different sites in Tara region as part of our mobile service, you’ll work in a team to create an environment of trust and respect with families and children. You’ll be part of our Mobile Play2Learn team and report to our Team Leader.

You will make a difference by:

• Assisting to develop and deliver early learning programs
• Working within a team to ensure programs are age and developmentally appropriate
• Creating a welcoming and safe environment to encourage active participation
• Growing an understanding of early learning amongst families and sharing your knowledge with community members

A place to feel valued:

You’re passionate about working with young children and parents and making a difference in their lives. Your sensitivity and community knowledge will see you build strong connections with families from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You’re motivated, eager to learn and not afraid to jump in feet first to help make our programs successful.

This role requires:

• Minimum Certificate III in Children’s Services or equivalent qualification
• Experience working with children 0-5 and families in a group setting
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Current valid driver’s licence

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 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 award rate salary (Level 2.1 - $45.28 per hour) plus access full PBI salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Opportunities to progress within one of Australia’s largest non-profits
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We have a highly inclusive culture and diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve, allowing you to bring your whole self to work (if that’s what you want!).

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Position Description: Child and Family Specialist – Play2Learn

Applications Close: Sunday 25th October 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

For more information about this position, please contact Crystal Wilhelmsen on 0411668852 or [e-mail]. Or for more information about a career at Save, visitour Careers Page.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its 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 at [e-mail]. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – 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, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [e-mail] for further support.