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Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.
About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.
The Role
Located in a purpose-built building on the grounds of the Gosnells Primary School, the Community Officer works 3 days a week supporting the Centre Coordinator and playgroup leader to provide a range of early childhood and family focused initiatives delivered at and through the Child and Parent Centre to promote ongoing engagement, and participation of parents and families.
A Few Specifics:

• Actively engage in community development and liaison with external agencies.
• Maintain established relationships with relevant organisations and further develop and engage in networking opportunities.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of community needs
• Maintain an up-to-date listing of community resources.
• In consultation with the coordinator develop strategies to engage parent and families within the local community.
• Undertake research and project work when required.
• Assist in the planning, facilitation and organisation of group parenting sessions for parents, families and children.

About You

• Recognised tertiary level qualification in Early Childhood or Human Services.
• Knowledge of the local community to effectively engage with community and build relationships.
• Experience in early childhood development and family support services.
• Demonstrated ability in program planning.
• Cultural competence and inclusivity.
• Excellent Communication (written and verbal) time management skills and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of Child Development, National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework is desired.
• Experience working with families, parents and children from diverse cultural backgrounds and dialects.
  
• Current WA 'C' class driver’s licence.
• Satisfactory and valid Working with Children Check that will not preclude the candidate from working or having contact with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• National Police Certificate or ability to obtain one.

Benefits

• Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
• Salary packaging options up to $15,900, increases your take home pay
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%
• Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata
• Access to training and professional development
• Insurance cover to and from work
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply
Click apply and you will be directed to our online job board to view further details on the vacancy description and complete your application.

Position closes: 10 May 2025
Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

Should you have any queries, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9288 2244
At Centrecare:
Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.
www.centrecare.com.au