Play2Learn: Child Development Worker (Katherine)

Save the Children Australia; Katherine; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Remote allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Health support

Learning plans

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Save the Children Australia is seeking a part-time Child Development Worker to join the Play2Learn Katherine team. This max-term role runs 8:30am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, across Katherine Township locations to coordinate and deliver culturally appropriate developmental play and learning experiences for children aged 0–6.

You will engage families, provide guidance on developmental issues, make referrals to health, education and welfare services, and support data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Early Childhood Education preferred (minimum Certificate III strongly preferred)
• Experience working with children 0–6 years in a group setting
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework; CALD/Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander engagement preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate weekly playgroup sessions
• Engage families to participate in support programs and services
• Identify and address developmental needs (physical, social, emotional, educational)
• Provide information and referrals to health, education and welfare agencies
• Support process monitoring, data collection and reporting

Skills

Early childhood experience

Family engagement

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Save the Children Australia is seeking a part-time Child Development Worker to join the Play2Learn Katherine team. This max-term role runs 8:30am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, across Katherine Township locations to coordinate and deliver culturally appropriate developmental play and learning experiences for children aged 0–6.

You will engage families, provide guidance on developmental issues, make referrals to health, education and welfare services, and support data collection and reporting.