Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Every day, 13,500 Goodstart staff support over 60,000 families and the 71,500 children that attend our 643 centres nation–wide.  Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

Goodstart Early Learning has a unique opportunity for a Child and Family Practitioner to join our Social Inclusion team in Gympie part time (22.8) hours per week.

The Child and Family Practitioner, in partnership with the centre director and educators will work to engage and support all children, but especially focus on closing the gap for most vulnerable children and families that attend Goodstart Early Learning services. The Child and Family practitioner will coach, role model and train educators in attachment based practices, in the early learning environment.

To be successful in this position it is essential you have:

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, infant mental health or equivalent
• Strong understanding of child development (birth - 5 years)
• Good understanding of relevant early childhood frameworks and standards
• Strong understanding and ability to apply attachment theory , Circle Of Security ( COS) and trauma informed practice
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and also collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and coaching skills including the ability to consult with relevant staff, teams and professionals to achieve improved outcomes for children and families
• Ability to document, analyse and report on relevant key performance indicators
• Maintain a high level of ethical and professional behaviour, including preserving the confidentiality of children, families and organisations.

In addition it is also desired that you have:

• A knowledge of the service system including family support agencies and allied health services

• Experience in mentoring and supporting the professional development of others

• Experience working in the child protection, mental health or allied health field
• Training and understanding of evidence based parent support and best practice parenting strategies
• Experience in using and analysing videos as a reflective practice tool for continuous improvement.

Salary package will be commensurate with experience.