Cool4School is a program supporting primary school children to enhance their self-regulation skills and improve their engagement in education.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.
Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve – in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

Where you come in:
In this part-time permanent role (2 days – 15.2 hours per week), you’ll facilitate child-focused activities that support the emotional and social development of primary school aged children. Specifically, you will work to empower children to understand and harness their emotions within the school setting, strengthening their connection to education. Working at Smithton Primary school, you’ll report to our Team Leader -Children and Parenting programs.

You will make an impact by:

• Supporting children to engage positively in education
• Supporting children to reach their full potential and build sustainable support networks and connection to community
• Building and maintaining strong networks, service delivery partnerships, and referral pathways
• Collecting and recording data and information for accountability, evaluation, and reporting

Does this sound like you?
You’re a highly flexible practitioner who is calm under pressure and loves to have a positive impact working with children and their families. You have a deep understanding of the importance of child development, including experience working with children and families who have experienced trauma. Most importantly, you have a strong sense of empathy and an infectious enthusiasm for your job.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, understanding and experience working with primary school aged children
• Understanding of relevant Federal and State child protection legislation
• Demonstrated experience in using trauma informed practice
• Strong understanding of best practice in the fields of early intervention, child protection, domestic and family violence and early childhood
• Degree/ Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience.

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.
We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave. Remuneration is benchmarked and we offer full non-profit salary packaging benefits.

Other benefits include:

• Award rate salary (SCHADS Award 4.1 – $41.52 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• 3 days (pro rata) of gifted festive leave between Christmas and New Year, in addition to regular leave benefits
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP and professional supervision, as well as internal networks to support our diverse workforce,
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Child friendly work environment

For more information regarding the employee benefits of the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?
We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close: 4pm AEDT, 10th November 2023

Position Description – Child Development Specialist

To view more information about this Program please click this Link. For any queries, please contact Amanda Midgley on 0436 445 344 or [email protected]

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it’s straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment – so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We’re dedicated to ensuring 54 reasons is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

54 reasons is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.