Child & Family Support Officer

City of Greater Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking a casual Maternal and Child Health worker to collaborate with nurses in promoting health and wellbeing for infants, young children and their families. You will provide guidance, assist with parenting groups and help families navigate their parenting journey.

The ideal candidate has a background in Early Childhood Education or Nursing, with empathy and a safety-first mindset, and will hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, plus a Working with

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the support needs of infants, young children and their families.
• Knowledge of normal development of infants and children and the ability to recognise deviations from normal that need to be reported to the MCH nurse.
• An understanding of evidence-based parenting programs and interventions for normal infant and child behaviours.
• Current Working with Children’s Check.
• National Police Check may be required as part of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the Maternal and Child Health Program by undertaking direct service delivery to parents and coordination of parenting groups.
• Develop Health Education displays at one or more Maternal and Child Health centres.
• Create and maintain a safe environment in the MCH centres and participate in safety checks, follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control and contribute to the management of Occupational Health and Safety.
• Undertake administrative duties to support efficient and effective service delivery to families attending the Maternal and Child Health Service.

Skills

Infant & family needs

Infant development

Parenting programs

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Working with Children’s Check

Job description

About the role

In this casual role, you will work with the maternal child health nurses to promote the health, development and wellbeing of infants, young children and their care givers by providing advice and guidance to families, with the aim of helping parents build new connections and making their parenting journey the best experience it can be.

Work type: Casual
Classification: Band 4 $48.07 per hour (inc casual loading)

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the delivery of the Maternal and Child Health Program by undertaking direct service delivery to parents and coordination of parenting groups.
• Develop Health Education displays at one or more Maternal and Child Health centres.
• Create and maintain a safe environment in the MCH centres and participate in safety checks, follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control and contribute to the management of Occupational Health and Safety.
• Undertake administrative duties to support efficient and effective service delivery to families attending the Maternal and Child Health Service.

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will have a background Early Childhood Education or a Nursing background, working with new borns and infants. You will be comfortable liaising with a diverse range of people, have a professional approach to your work, with high levels of empathy, innovation and a safety first mindset.

• Sound knowledge of the support needs of infants, young children and their families
• Knowledge of normal development of infants and children and the ability to recognise deviations from normal that need to be reported to the MCH nurse
• An understanding of evidence-based parenting programs and interventions for normal infant and child behaviours
• Diploma level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or similar
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read ourChild Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

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