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SalaryARE YOU OUR NEW CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKER?
Younity is looking for a passionate and creative person to join our GROW (Growing Resilient in our World) team.
We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply for this position.
THE ROLE...
The GROW Program provides services, programs, support and events for children aged 0 to 12 and parents, carers and families across Moreton Bay.
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our dedicated team. As the Child Development Worker, you will deliver inclusive programs for children and their parents/carers, utilising your specialised knowledge in early childhood development. Operating within a community-led and co-design framework, you will collaborate seamlessly with local organisations, primary schools, and Early Learning Centres to foster an environment that provides support and value to children and their families, creating opportunities for shared growth.
Recognising parents as their child's first educators, you will implement programs designed to actively engage and empower parents in their child's developmental journey. Additionally, you will work with the community to support the smooth transition of children aged 0-5 as they move from early childhood to prep and primary school.
ABOUT YOU...
This role will suit someone who
- Is great at planning and managing but REALLY loves getting into delivering programs and activities
- Loves playing with children and building relationships with parents and community.
- Genuinely understands that the questions and answers for children, parents and families sit in our communities.
- Thrives on creative, out-of-the-box thinking and can share this passion with their team
You will have
- Qualifications in childcare, early childhood education, community or child and family services, or appropriate experience in a similar role.
- Experience delivering community programs such as playgroups or parenting programs.
- Experience working with children aged 0 - 5 and their parents.
- QLD Working with Children Check
- Current clean QLD Drivers Licence,
ABOUT YOUNITY...
At Younity, we work alongside children, young people, individuals and families to provide the connections, support, access, skills, knowledge and opportunities they need to have a fair go at life.
Through our programs, services and support, we address the drivers of exclusion and disadvantage in our community—so that individuals can make the very best choices for themselves and their families.
Younity is a not-for-profit limited company with charity status. We are a HSQF accredited, Child Safe organisation with an extensive history of delivering relevant, accessible services within our communities.
We’re powered by a diverse team of experienced and talented people united in our mission to support our communities to be healthy, happy and to thrive.
We encourage, support and celebrate diverse voices and experiences in everything that we do. We also work to be visible and effective allies that create safe spaces where all people feel supported to bring their whole selves to our workplace and services.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH YOUNITY...
- Great workplace culture with exposure to a diverse range of communities and programs;
- Strong commitment to work-life balance and flexible working arrangements, where suitable;
- Generous salary packaging arrangements;
- Access to external supervision;
- Four weeks' annual leave per annum + your birthday off every year!
- Social and friendly work environment with our own on-site Café.
- Innovation is rewarded with ongoing internal opportunities.
APPLICATIONS
A Candidate Information Booklet is available on our website www.younity.org.au/about/work-with-us/
Please submit your completed application form, resume and cover letter document clearly addressing the key skills and abilities (max 2 pages) through our online portal.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL CLOSE 10am MONDAY 4th March 2024.
For a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Jennie Drever, CEO, at ******@younity.org.au or m: +61 0409 013 613
