Family Coach

About Us

With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First is a leading provider of educational, family and support services for children and families in Melbourne. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive. Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 120 years of service.

About the Role

As a Family Coach supporting the City of Whittlesea community, you will provide brief, group-based, and culturally safe support to families experiencing emerging vulnerabilities. A key focus of the role is to establish and facilitate peer support groups for parents, helping them build social connections and mutual support networks.

You will manage a caseload of families requiring short-term or group interventions, supporting parent-child relationships and contributing to case planning and review processes. The role involves assessing family needs, connecting them with relevant services, and offering both practical and emotional support.

This position also includes maintaining accurate case records, participating in collaborative case reviews, and working closely with other professionals and agencies. Ongoing professional development, reflective supervision, and contributing to a positive team culture are essential components of the role.

To be successful in this role you will need :

• Relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, child and family social welfare or related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years' experience and skills in trauma informed practice and family violence, alcohol or other drug and / or mental health within children, youth and family service delivery or similar.
• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated personal value set that is aligned with Kids First organisational values and a commitment to professional development.
• Able to work independently, whilst contributing strongly as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• An understanding of the impact of family violence on families and an ability to apply a gendered family violence lens when working with clients.

As a member of the Kids First team, you will :

• Be part of a collaborative and outcomes focused culture of an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has a legacy of more than 125 years community service.
• Take home an attractive salary with the option to salary package to increase take home pay.
• Accrue leave faster when you register with our Rostered Day Off or Purchased Leave arrangements.
• We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas.
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR).
• Have access to our staff wellbeing program - including $100 to spend on your wellbeing (paid for by us) and an additional day off per year during Mental Health Month!

How to apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to : https : / / kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au / Vacancies Enter ref code : 6829916.

Please include a :

• Cover letter outlining the position title and addressing the selection criteria.
• Copy of your Curriculum Vitae which must list two professional referees.

For inquiries about the position connect with Shardae Grenfell our Early Help Team Leader on sgrenfell@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working with Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).

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