Salary: $97,378 - $101,788 + Super + Salary sacrifice Location: Toowoomba Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary Department: QSW: Early Childhood Coordination Closing Date: 25 Oct 2024 About Act for Kids Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk.With over 33 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years.Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives. Why Join Act for Kids? Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia. Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance. Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family. Above-award leave provisions including additional parental, study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave. Professional Development via our annual development fund as well as ongoing structured support. Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals. Salary packaging increasing your take home pay with up to $15,900 per year tax free + an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment. About the Position We are looking to welcome an Early Childhood Coordinator to work across the service system to enhance relationships and networks with early years and health services. Full time position. Level 5 under the SCHCADS Award.Salary range is $97,378 - $101,788 + Superannuation. Government funded until 30 June 2026 with possible extension. Key Responsibilities: Create stronger two-way referral pathways with child health and education services for families with children 0-5 years old. Collaborate with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse organisations to address barriers at a systemic level, to ensure that engagement with families is conducted within the appropriate cultural context. Attend regular stakeholder, network meetings and workshops to promote PELD services. About You Tertiary degree in a community development, social work or human services related field. At least 3 years' experience working within a community development sector with highly developed knowledge of child protection issues and the child protection sector in Queensland. An understanding of Community Development and Ecological Systems theories, collective impact and a demonstrated ability to build social capital within the community context. Experience and capacity to work collaboratively and foster and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders, partners and the community. Other Requirements Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption. Current driver's licence. Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested). About Applying Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. We welcome you to share any support or adjustments you need to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process.If you have questions or concerns, please speak with the contact person before or during your application.Your information will remain confidential. For more information about the role, contact Robyn Gaulton on 0429 913 255 or ******. Closing Date: 25 October 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr