Are you passionate delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families during their most formative years. Play a pivotal role in the delivery of hands-on practice and evidence-based, culturally responsive program, also aligned with community needs.
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.
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.
A place to make a difference:
In this part-time maximum term position (30.4 hrs per week Mon-Thurs 8:30-4:30pm till December 30th, 2026*), you will be part of the Early Years Place (EYP) team, working collaboratively to support families and children with diverse needs. You’ll work as part of the Maryborough Early Years Place and Coordination team in Maryborough (with potential travel across the Fraser Coast) to help us create a lasting change for children everywhere.
- Please note that any extension beyond this period will be subject to the terms and guidelines set by our funding body and the availability of ongoing funding.
You will make difference by:
- Building family capacity by using partnership, outcomes based, strengths’ perspective and client-centred approaches
- Identify where additional assistance and external services are required, providing appropriate information, support and referrals for families
- Collaborate with team members to deliver programs and support services, promoting positive and culturally respectful approaches to parenting, and child and family wellbeing
- Assisting in the delivery of playgroups, providing family support through case management
- Facilitating referral pathways, facilitating parenting programs and engaging with key stakeholders
- Contributing to ensure families have access to high-quality early childhood education and care, while offering technical guidance and mentoring where needed
A place to feel valued:
Your deep expertise of domestic and family violence and how it affects families and communities will be invaluable. You’re a passionate and confident leader who motivates and builds the capacity of others and are committed to making a positive change in the community.
This role requires:
- Experience working with family and young people
- Demonstrated experience in using strengths-based approaches and trauma informed care
- Knowledge of best practice, professional standards, and relevant research in the field of Child Safe Practices and Early Years Education
- Demonstrated understanding of the ways in which cultural contexts influence practice approaches
- Current valid driver’s licence
- A Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology or relevant Human Service Qualification and/or significant equivalent experience
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 (currently at Level 4.1 - $44.58 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits –
- Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
- Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
- Internal employment and development opportunities
- Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We have a highly inclusive culture and diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve, allowing you to bring your whole self to work (if that’s what you want!)
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: 4pm AEST, Friday 19th June 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!
Ideally the successful applicant will be able to commence in the role in June 2026.
Position Description: Family Support Specialist
For more information about this position, please contact Sam Palmer, Early Years Place Team Leader, at [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.
