• Part time role - 38 hours per fortnight
• Contract until end June 2022
• Based in Geraldton

About us

Ngala is a leading parenting organisation and has been serving the Western Australian community for 130 years. Ngala strives to enhance the experience of parenting and the development of children 0-18 years of age. We offer numerous programs and have multiple projects all aimed at meeting our core goals. Ngala is an organisation that values children and families and offers a great place to work.

Our Purpose - Supporting parents, families and communities to enhance the well being and development of children and young people.

Our Way - Listening and responding to parents and the changing needs of families and communities, to meet the challenges of raising children and young people, by offering a range of inclusive, evidence based support services.

Our Impact - When parents and families are confident and communities are strong, safe and healthy, children and young people will achieve their full potential.

The Position:

Ngala is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people for the position of Coordinator Parenting Connection WA - Midwest.

Our preferred applicant will be experienced in working with families and be able to identify areas of need.

The successful candidate will be proactive and have the ability to work collaboratively across all departments ensuring the focus is always on quality and best practice.

As the Coordinator you will:

• Lead and facilitate comprehensive community engagement and planning processes.
• Collaborate with local community members and stakeholders to develop and implement an action plan for integrated services and activities for families with children aged 0-18 years in the Midwest region.
• Oversee the administration of the Parenting Capacity Fund under the guidance of the Local Area Partnership Group and Service Development Unit.
• Facilitate and guide activities of Ngala Staff and other providers to meet contract requirements.

It's important that you:

• Have well developed self-management skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to capacity building and community development.
• Possess effective strategic planning and project management skills and commit to action.
• Have highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to broker relationships and partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with team members to encourage development.

If you have experience working within the community and are passionate about helping children and their families apply today!

Enquiries: Please direct all enquiries to Nancy Kirby, Manager MWG, on 08 9921 4477.

Please Note: All applications will remain in our secure system.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

Bring your passion for children and families to one of Perth's oldest and leading community services providers

Ngala is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

“Ngala is committed to ensuring that all staff who work with children are immunised against Whooping Cough (Pertussis) and Influenza for the ongoing protection of our clients".