Family Support Specialist - Brighter Beginnings

FCS Brighter Beginnings Program is a whole of family service for children 0 to 5 years, experiencing or at risk of experiencing vulnerability in the Murrumbidgee. It is for families who could benefit from support to address and prevent the escalation of current issues. 

By providing an early assessment of needs and supporting families to remain safe and well in their family, the program seeks to aver the need for statutory intervention and that will have a positive impact on the child’s life outcome.

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 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) maximum term till 31^st Dec 2027 you’ll work as a part of our Murrumbidgee team in Wagga Wagga NSW to help us create lasting change for children everywhere.

You will make a difference by:

• Engage and build relationships with Early Childhood Education Centre (ECEC) services such as preschools and childcare centres in the Murrumbidgee area
• Provide outreach to ECEC services, prioritising Aboriginal ECEC services where possible
• Increase service delivery to families with children aged 0-5 years
• Assist families to stay connected to ECEC services by providing practical advice, resources, and warm referrals to relevant support services
• Deliver information sessions for staff and families within ECEC services, fostering a more connected service system and making it easier for families to seek support

A place to feel valued: 

Your deep expertise in working with children and families that are vulnerable is invaluable. We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.

This role requires: 

• Demonstrated experience in using trauma informed practice
• Demonstrated experience in using a strength-based approach when working with families
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish goals collaboratively with families
• Experience in working as a member of a team and an ability to work collaboratively as well as independently
• Demonstrated experience in data collection and record keeping, such as case noting
• Ability to enter and maintain information in an electronic database

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: 

• Generous award rate salary (Level 4.1 – currently $44.58 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Supportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career
• Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development 
• Internal employment and development opportunities 
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program 
• 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: 14^th April 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description: Family Support Specialist

For more information about this position, please contact Chantal Levett  on chantal.levett@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.