Family Support Specialist - Early Childhood

54 reasons is well known for championing creative and innovative solutions to support all children and families to reach their full potential. We’re on the search for an experienced and passionate family support specialist to join us in Bankstown LGA as a part of our Play2Learn team.

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 permanent, part time position (19.5 hours per week, through to 30th June 2026 with possibility for extension), you’ll be part of the team delivering Play2Learn playgroups across Bankstown LGA NSW. Reporting to the Team Leader, Metropolitan NSW, you’ll ideally be based in or around Bankstown LGA, with a willingness to travel in the Sydney metropolitan region.

You will make a difference by:

A place to feel valued:

You’re truly passionate about standing up for children, and your cultural and local community knowledge will help you build strong connections with people from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You have empathy, a ‘can-do attitude’ and an infectious enthusiasm for your job.

This role requires:

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:

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

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter (addressing the role requirements above) and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close: Sunday 15th June 2025.

Position Description: Family Support Specialist – South Western Sydney

For more information about this program, see our Program Profile. For any queries, please contact Misty King on misty.king@54reasons.org.au.

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