Parent Educator

Gateway Health; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible hours

Laptop & phone

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

EAP

Job summary

Gateway Health in Wodonga is seeking a part-time Parent Education role to provide education and support to families with children aged 0–18. The role offers flexible delivery modes (group, one-on-one, face-to-face, online or tele-education) across the Ovens Murray region in Victoria and the Albury region in NSW.

It is a 0.8 EFT temporary position until 30/06/2027, with base classification under the Community Health Centre Stand Alone Services EBA, salary ranging from $46.70 to $50.25 per hour

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Allied Health, Teaching or equivalent field with experience delivering group programs in a community service organisation.
• Previous experience in delivery and facilitation of parent and/or relationship education programs.
• Expertise or interest in Parenting Trans and Gender diverse Kids.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based education and support to parents and caregivers of children aged 0–18 years across the Ovens Murray region and Albury region in NSW.
• Deliver services in groups or one-on-one, face-to-face, online or via telephone to support parental capacity.

Skills

Group program delivery

Parent education

Facilitation

Gender diverse parenting

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work/Allied Health/Teaching

Tools

Laptop access

Job description

• Join a team of dedicated and experienced professionals
• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport

About Us

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit community health service delivering primary health and welfare services to individuals, families, and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. With a team of over 300 dedicated staff, we operate across the Ovens Murray region and are committed to improving health outcomes for all people, including those facing social, environmental, and cultural barriers to care. We celebrate diversity and actively work to reflect the communities we serve.

About the Role

This is a rewarding part-time temporary opportunity (0.8 EFT until 30/06/2027) based in Wodonga. This role involves providing evidence-based education and support to parents and caregivers of children aged 0-18 years across the Ovens Murray region of Victoria as well as to the Albury region in NSW.

Support and education for parents can be delivered in groups or with individuals, face to face, online or via telephone. Services provided by Gateway Health’s Parent Education team aim to increase parental capacity utilising an early intervention approach.

This role offers 60.8 hours including 4 evenings (5.30pm - 9.30pm) per fortnight.

This role is classified under the Community Health Centre Stand Alone Services Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 level 4 ($46.70 - $50.25 + superannuation)

Skills & Experience

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work, Allied Health, Teaching or equivalent field with experience in delivering group programs in a community service organisation.
• Previous experience in delivery and facilitation of parent and/or relationship education programs
• Expertise or interest in specialist areas such as Parenting Trans and Gender diverse Kids

We genuinely invest in our people. Here’s a snapshot of the benefits and support available across our organisation:

• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year, putting more money in your pocket
• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Laptop and mobile phone with remote access for on and offsite work
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - discounted health and fitness program for you and your family
• Professional development, ongoing training, and regular supervision support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential counselling for you and your family, plus group supervision and wellness activities
• Cultural leave flexibility - swap a public holiday for a religious or culturally significant day of your choice
• Annual flu vaccination program and discounted health insurance

Pre-employment checks include a Criminal History Check, NSW and VIC Working With Children Checks, evidence of Influenza vaccination, and proof of right to work in Australia.

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, LGBTIQASB+ communities, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally, linguistically and faith diverse people.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.