JOB DESCRIPTION

Tracking Code
4950-689
Job Description

 

Make a Real Impact Where It Matters Most

This isn’t just another family support role — at 54 reasons, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team that’s deeply embedded in the Gippsland community, working across Moe, Morwell and Traralgon to support families during their most vulnerable moments. What sets this role apart is the opportunity to work holistically with families from diverse backgrounds, including CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, using trauma-informed, culturally respectful approaches that truly make a difference.

Your expertise in child development, your ability to build trust, and your strong organisational skills will empower families to thrive.

With us, you’ll do more than deliver services — you’ll help shape futures. If you’re passionate about early childhood and family wellbeing, and ready to bring your knowledge, empathy and drive to a team that values inclusion, growth and connection, we’d love to hear from you.

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 children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services – this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

In this part-time, maximum term role (3 days per week for 12 months, with potential for extension), you’ll support families across the region. Based in either Moe, Morwell or Traralgon (and required to travel to all these sites), you’ll report to our Team Leader, Gippsland.

You will make a difference by:

Building family capacity by using partnership, outcomes based, strengths’ perspective and client-centred approaches
Identifying where additional assistance and external services are required
Collaborating with team members to deliver programs and support services, promoting positive and culturally respectful approaches to parenting, and child and family wellbeing
Providing case management, delivering support to vulnerable and disadvantaged families
Collecting and recording data and information for the purpose of accountability, evaluation, and reporting

 

A place to feel valued:

You’re a dedicated family support practitioner with a strong foundation in early childhood development. Your passion for working with children and families drives your commitment to making a meaningful difference in their lives. With deep expertise, cultural sensitivity, and strong community connections, you build trusting relationships with families from diverse backgrounds. Your knowledge and empathy are key assets in delivering impactful family support and early childhood programs. Always eager to learn and ready to dive in, you bring energy and initiative to every challenge, helping ensure our programs thrive and truly support those who need them most.

 

This role requires:

Knowledge of child and family issues and a proven understanding of child development stages and influences
Experience working with CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
Proven experience in using trauma informed practice
Current valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel in the region
Strong time management, organisational, and record keeping skills
Diploma in a relevant field such as Community Services, Social Work, Human Services or Social Sciences (or equivalent qualification) would be desirable

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest 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.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

Award rate salary (Level 3.1 – currently $38.65 per hour) plus salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development
Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We’ve established internal networks to support our diverse workforce, foster inclusion and allow you to bring your whole self to work (if that’s what you want!) (Pride@Save, Parents and Carers@Save, Mental Wellness Alliance, Disability@Save, First Nations Advisory Committee).

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications Close: Sunday 10th August 2025.

 

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For more information about this position, please contact Melissa Ballantine 0437 739 154 [email protected]. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its 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 at [email protected]. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

 

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [email protected] for further support.

Job Location
Moe, Victoria, Australia

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements