Facilitator - Every Child Every Day

Ngala; Shire Of Carnarvon; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Ngala in Carnarvon is seeking a Facilitator – Every Child Every Day to deliver community-based activities that support early childhood development, school readiness and attendance for children aged 0–12. You will work with families, schools and community organisations to co-design workshops and events that build knowledge, confidence and connections.

Under the ECED Program Lead, you will promote strength-based, culturally safe, child-centred practice and help families access services that

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills that demonstrate the ability to identify and address issues.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social and emotional needs of families.
• Knowledge of and experience with strength-based, holistic family work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ECED activities, workshops, events and community initiatives promoting early childhood development and school attendance.
• Build positive relationships with families, children and communities.
• Encourage participation in program activities using strengths-based, culturally inclusive approaches.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support program plans and contribute to outcomes and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and support data collection and improvement efforts.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or Community Services

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

FACILITATOR – EVERY CHILD EVERY DAY

Location: Carnarvon

Fixed Term Full-time or Part-Time until 30 June 2027

0.6 FTE, 45.6 hours/fortnight over 3 or 4 days/week

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Every Child Every Day (ECED) Facilitator is responsible for delivering high quality, community-based activities and engagement initiatives that support the outcomes of ECED. Working alongside families, children, schools and community organisations, the Facilitator promotes early childhood development, school readiness, and the importance of regular school attendance for children aged 0-12 years.

Under the guidance of the ECED Program Lead, the role engages directly with families and community members to co-design and delivers workshops, events and educational activities to build knowledge, confidence and connections. Through a strength based, culturally safe and child centred approach, the Facilitator supports families to access services and opportunities that enhance children’s development and learning opportunities.

DUTIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver ECED activities, workshops, events and community initiatives that promote early childhood development, school readiness and regular school attendance.
• Build positive relationships with families, children and community members.
• Encourage families, children and community members to participate in program activities using strengths-based and culturally inclusive approaches.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of program plans and contribute to achieving program outcomes and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to data collection and reporting, and support continuous improvement activities.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will be highly organised and have strong communication skills together with the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or relevant qualifications in Community Services and/or working with target groups within Community Services sector.
• Strong analytical skills that demonstrate an ability to identify and clarify issues and generate strategies to address them.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Well-developed computer and technology skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the social and emotional needs of a family.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in using, a strength based and holistic approach to work with families.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of child development and early brain development.
• Knowledge of, and preferably experience working with, Aboriginal families and communities and culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) families
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Able to work across other Ngala sites as required.
• Possession of a current National Police Certificate (obtained within the last 6 months).
• Possession of current WA driver’s licence.
• Possession of a Working with Children Check Clearance.

ABOUT US

At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 135 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

CULTURE

Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where our programs and services operate and pay our respects to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation. We acknowledge the importance of children being raised with connection to culture, community and family.

To find out more about Ngala, visit www.ngala.com.au.