Children And Family Resource Officer

We are Wyndham, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

The Children and Family Resource Officer position sits within the Family and Sector Partnership unit and reports to the Team Leader Child & Family Resources. You will work closely with community and local organisations to co-design and deliver a diverse range of programs to engage and connect local families. This Includes supporting families to build self-confidence in their parenting and meeting the changing needs of their child and Family.

Our Children and Family Resource Officers co-design and facilitate the supported playgroup program, delivering playgroups across various age groups and facilitating home visits for our community.

Working closely with Wyndham families, you will strengthen their connections to community and services, whilst supporting their capacity as confident parents. You will support the delivery of child and Family programs and services to our community, targeting families with young children (0-5 years).

To be successful in this role it is integral that you have a strong understanding on building positive relationships with local families and working with and alongside community, including internal and external stakeholders. You will need to work both collaboratively as a team member and independently, and be innovative and flexible in your approach.

To maintain our high level of service delivery, it is a requirement that this role will work 30 hours over 5 days.

What you will deliver

• Engaging and inclusive Child and Family programs and services, which meet the changing needs of our diverse community
• Provide support guidance and opportunities for families in the areas of play experiences, child development and other areas identified by families
• Support, connections, and pathways for families to early childhood and Family support services
• Identify and implement training requirements in consultation with Team Leader Parent, Child and Family Team
• Build relationships with community and services to understand changing needs of family’s experiences and adapt and improve programs accordingly

What you will bring

• Diploma or Degree qualification in an Early Childhood discipline or equivalent
• Strong communication skills for building trust and rapport with community
• A strength based and Family centred approach that enhances Children and their family’s experiences and connections to community
• Experience in working with playgroups and parent groups is highly desirable
• Experience in identifying and implementing professional development training in early childhood
• Current valid employee Working with Children’s Check
• A valid Victorian driver’s licence

Be part of something more

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong. 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce. Ask us how this role can be worked.

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?

How to apply