Family Engagement Worker

Younity Community Services; Deception Bay; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great workplace culture

Work‑life balance

Salary packaging

External supervision

Four weeks annual leave

On-site Café

Job summary

Younity Community Services in Deception Bay, QLD is seeking a Family Engagement Worker to join the GROW team, delivering programs for children aged 0 to 12 and supporting parents, carers and families across Moreton Bay.

You'll design and facilitate parenting programs, playgroups and parent engagement initiatives, collaborating with schools and local services to promote school readiness and positive family interactions.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in childcare, early childhood education, community or child and family services, or appropriate experience.
• Experience delivering community programs such as playgroups or parenting programs.
• Understanding of working with children aged 0‑5 and their parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive programs and engagement activities for parents and families.
• Design and facilitate parenting programs, playgroups and parent engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with local organisations, schools and early learning centres.
• Promote school readiness and positive family interactions.
• Support families with children moving into secondary education.

Skills

Planning

Program delivery

Child & family engagement

Community relations

Relationship building

Education

Childcare/early childhood education

Community/child and family services

Job description

Younity Community Services – Deception Bay QLD

Younity is looking for a passionate and creative person to join our GROW (Growing Resilient in our World) team.

We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply for this position.

THE ROLE...

The GROW Program provides services, programs, support and events for children aged 0 to 12 and parents, carers and families across Moreton Bay.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our dedicated team. As the Family Engagement Worker, you will deliver inclusive programs and engagement activities that strengthen the confidence and capacity of parents. Using your knowledge in working with children, young people and families, you will design and facilitate parenting programs, playgroups, and parent engagement initiatives across our three Younity sites.

Operating within a community-led and co-design framework, you will collaborate with local organisations, schools, and early learning centres to create opportunities for parents to engage in their child’s learning and growth. Your role will be pivotal in supporting positive family interactions, promoting school readiness, and supporting families with children moving into secondary education.

This position offers a unique opportunity to empower families, foster meaningful connections, and
contribute to the well-being of families in our community.

ABOUT YOU...

This role will suit someone who

Is great at planning and REALLY loves getting into delivering programs and activities.

Loves engaging with children and young people and building relationships with parents and the community.

Genuinely understands that the questions and answers for children, parents and families sit in our communities.

Thrives on creative, out-of-the-box thinking and is passionate about creating joyful colourful communities.

You will have

Qualifications in childcare, early childhood education, community or child and family services, or appropriate experience in a similar role.

Experience delivering community programs such as playgroups or parenting programs.

Experience working with children aged 0 - 5 and their parents.

QLD Working with Children Check

Current clean QLD Drivers Licence,

ABOUT YOUNITY...

At Younity, we work alongside children, young people, individuals and families to provide the connections, support, access, skills, knowledge and opportunities they need to have a fair go at life.

Through our programs, services and support, we address the drivers of exclusion and disadvantage in our community—so that individuals can make the very best choices for themselves and their families.

Younity is a not-for-profit limited company with charity status. We are a HSQF accredited, Child Safe organisation with an extensive history of delivering relevant, accessible services within our communities.

We’re powered by a diverse team of experienced and talented people united in our mission to support our communities to be healthy, happy and to thrive.

We encourage, support and celebrate diverse voices and experiences in everything that we do. We also work to be visible and effective allies that create safe spaces where all people feel supported to bring their whole selves to our workplace and services.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH YOUNITY...

• Great workplace culture with exposure to a diverse range of communities and programs;
• Strong commitment to work-life balance and flexible working arrangements, where suitable;
• Generous salary packaging arrangements;
• Access to external supervision;
• Four weeks' annual leave per annum
• Social and friendly work environment with our own on-site Café.
• Innovation is rewarded with ongoing internal opportunities.

APPLICATIONS

For a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Jessica Taylor, Head of Community Services, at **************@younity.org.au or m: [phone]