• Maximum term, part-time role until 30 June 2025
• 40 hours per fortnight (flexible working arrangements and the possibility of two positions within one role is available for suitable applicants)
  Hours are usually completed Monday – Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. On occasions there will be evening and weekend hours.
• Based in Carnarvon

About us

Ngala is a leading parenting organisation and has been serving the Western Australian community for 130 years. Ngala strives to enhance the experience of parenting and the development of children 0-18 years of age. We offer numerous programs and have multiple projects all aimed at meeting our core goals. Ngala is an organisation that values children and families and offers a great place to work. 

Our Purpose – Supporting parents, families and communities to enhance the well being and development of children and young people.

Our Way – Listening and responding to parents and the changing needs of families and communities, to meet the challenges of raising children and young people, by offering a range of inclusive, evidence based support services.

Our Impact – When parents and families are confident and communities are strong, safe and healthy, children and young people will achieve their full potential.

The Position:

Ngala is seeking for suitable candidates to join as as a Parenting Facilitator Connection WA – Gascoyne.

Our preferred applicant will be experienced in working with families and be able to identify areas of need.

The successful candidate will be proactive and have the ability to work collaboratively across all departments ensuring the focus is always on quality and best practice.

As a Parenting Facilitator, you will:

• Develop strong relationships with parents and key stakeholders to ensure the service is led by local parenting needs
• Deliver education programs or sessions for parents to develop effective parenting skills and confidence to meet the needs of their children and to develop supportive and nurturing relationships with their children
• Facilitate opportunities for parents to connect and interact with other parents to develop positive networks that support their parenting journey
• Assist parents to access other services to meet their family’s needs

It’s important that you:

• Qualifications and/or significant experience in a relevant field(s) including but not limited to:
  – Child Health Nursing and/or Midwifery
  – Early Childhood Education
  – Occupational Therapy
  – Psychology – developmental, child
  – Social Work
• Possession of Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment will be well regarded.
• 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 with babies and young children.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in-group facilitation, including a sound understanding of adult learning principles.
• Capacity to apply reflective practice.
• Proven ability to be a team player in a small team environment.
• High level of communication skills:
  – Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  – Group facilitation and effective presentation skills.
  – Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use computer including the use of Word, Excel and databases.
• Excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within program and collaboratively with other programs in Ngala.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to travel within the Gascoyne region as required.

If you have experience working within the community and are passionate about helping children and their families apply today!

If successful, you will need to possess a satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained within six months and current WA Working with Children’s Check. 

Enquiries: Please direct all enquiries to Natalie Alach, Senior Coordinator at [email protected]

To Apply: Please submit your CV by clicking the ‘apply’ button and follow the prompts.

Closing Date: Applications are due by Wednesday 5pm 17 January 2024.

About Ngala

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 130 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.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer. 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

Ngala may commence shortlisting as applications are received, so we encourage you to submit your application early.

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