Community Engagement Worker

Do you want to make a difference? Then apply for our Community Engagement Worker position in our Safer Pathways program, which aims to deliver a three phased family and domestic primary prevention education program in partnership with primary schools and caregivers to build a whole of community approach to primary prevention. 

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 (2-4 days per week, negotiable), contract opportunity until 30 June 2025 based at our Armadale office, you’ll support the Project Support Officer with the day-to-day management of our whole of community family and domestic violence prevention program. As part of our Armadale team, you’ll report to our Team Leader. 

You will make a difference by supporting the:

• Collaboration with schools to build the capacity of their teachers to embed family and domestic violence (FDV) primary prevention techniques into school culture, everyday classroom activities and deliver an ongoing FDV prevention workshop to students
• Delivery of parent and caregiver family and domestic violence awareness workshops
• Collaboration with parents and caregivers to co-design with schools a FDV prevention workshop to be delivered by classroom teachers
• Collaboration with student leaders to design a FDV Prevention community messaging product

A place to feel valued:

You might not have the qualifications, but you have a passion to work in the FDV space within a child centred, strengths-based approach. You understand the impact of FDV on women and children, and most importantly are aware of the additional impacts and barriers experienced by CaLD women and children.

This role requires:

• A strong desire to learn and develop in the field of FDV
• An understanding of CaLD communities and families, and how FDV might manifest in CaLD communities
• An understanding of the Rights of Children
• Good teamwork, communication, and data collection skills
• Current driver’s licence

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 (SCHADS Level 2.1 - $33.41 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum 
• Internal employment and progression opportunities, and individual learning plans to help map your career development
• Supportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program 

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

Sound interesting?

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

Applications Close: Thursday 27^th February 2025.

Position Description: Community Engagement Worker – Safer Pathways

For more information about this position, please contact Team Leader Ruth Moore on 0418 274 636 or ruth.moore@54reasons.org.au. 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 people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. 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 people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.

Salary : $2 - $33