Part Time 2-3 days per week.Highly supportive team within a highly supportive & innovative organization with a great cultureGenerous professional development opportunitiesSalary range $70,368- $87,033 pro rataAbout UsCardinia Shire Council is a growing municipality located in the South East growth corridor of the Melbourne metropolitan area. Our growth allows us to create a working environment that empowers, develops and encourages employees to be innovative and reach their full potential. By working collaboratively and flexibly, we make a positive difference to the lives of our present and future communities. Council also promotes being connected and cohesive, mobile, dynamic and engaged, so as to strive for excellence. This is an environment where the harmony of the workforce is valued, and where your professional experience will be enhanced through working in both rural and metropolitan communities within the shire, with a growing number of families from diverse backgrounds.About the roleWe currently have opportunities for Family Support and Parenting Practitioners to join a growing team of dynamic and motivated individuals providing innovative, family centred services. Both the Enhanced and Universal teams are looking for individuals with skills in one on one support, delivering parenting group programs, and individuals with expertise in Sleep and Settling.We welcome applications from individuals with relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Development, and experience working with vulnerable families, including in a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service or an Early Childhood Setting, who are seeking to join a growing team of dynamic and motivated individuals providing innovative, family centred services to our diverse community. Our community is at the forefront of everything we do. As a Family Support Parenting Practitioner you will apply your skills and experience to our valued community, in modern facilities with opportunities for professional development and further training.Our MCH service is comprised of a dedicated Home Visiting program, a Sleep and Settling program, as well as the Enhanced MCH program, the Universal MCH team, and Smalltalk Supported Playgroups program, all enjoying the benefits of a highly supportive administration team.The successful individual will be well supported in working with complex families, and may work within the Enhanced MCH team or the Universal MCH Team.About YouTo be successful you will need to possess:Experience working with vulnerable families in the Maternal & Child Health service and / or early years sector is advantageousA solid understanding of early childhood health, development and behaviour, and the multiple factors impacting thisExperience facilitating groups and conducting home visits to vulnerable clients is desirablecurrent Working with Children’s Checkcurrent driver’s license and have access to own vehicle (council owned vehicles are used the majority of the time)In addition, we are seeking someone with the following skills, abilities and qualities:demonstrated experience working with clients experiencing vulnerabilitythe ability to work well within a multidisciplinary teamthe ability to work with families in their homeparent group facilitation skillsauthentic values and behaviourstrong emotional intelligencewell-developed reflective practice and awareness of selfability to develop and maintain respectful and cooperative relationshipsability to be a change agentsound understanding of the principles and practice around diversity and inclusive servicescommitment to quality customer service and improvementTo ApplyTo apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.Applications close: 22nd September 2022To access the position description please visit https://careers.cardinia.vic.gov.au/our-jobs/please note you will need to scroll to the bottom of the advertised position to access the PD.For any further application enquiries please call 1300 787 624 and ask to speak to a member of the recruitment team, or for further information regarding the position please contact Cathy Massoud, Coordinator MCH 0409 541 795Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Cardinia Shire Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse, gender inequality, racism, violence against women and family violence.  All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check, pre-employment medical and obtain or hold a valid Working with Children Check. You must have valid Australia Working Rights to be considered for this role.Position Description AUD Cranbourne 3977