Part-time (0.6 FTE) per fortnight, Permanent Position

Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award Level 5

About us:

We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Seeking opportunities to build positive pathways and connected thriving communities, we are one of the few South Australian organisations offering an integrated model of housing and support. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.

Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

The Opportunity:

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to be part of a transformative movement that uplifts young families and creates lasting change. As the Coordinator – Young Parents Program, you will step into a unique leadership role where innovation, empathy, and collaboration are at the heart of everything you do.

You will work alongside passionate peer workers and courageous young mothers to co-create a program that not only supports but also empowers. This is your opportunity to shape a service that listens deeply, adapts responsively, and celebrates the strength of lived experience. You will be instrumental in building pathways to education, employment, and wellbeing—helping young parents and their children thrive, not just survive.

Your previous experience facilitating, leading, and developing groups, coupled with your knowledge of community development principles and frameworks, will play a key part in developing the new program. You have a sound understanding of child development and the risk factors that may present as social disengagement for young parents who have been in the care system or are at risk of going into the protection system. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will be highly valued in strengthening interagency links and pathways that improve access to relevant services.

If you're looking for a role where your professional expertise meets purpose, where every day brings the chance to learn, grow, and make a difference - this is it.

About you:

We are seeking a highly motivated person who:

• Has experience in co-design, facilitating, leading, and developing groups
• Possesses knowledge of community development principles and frameworks
• Has both knowledge and an understanding of supporting peer mentors in a lived experience program
• Has both knowledge and an understanding of the issues and risk factors for young parents who have been in the care and protection system (or at risk of)
• Holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a minimum of two years' relevant experience - essential

What We Offer:

• Values-driven culture
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits
• Great professional development opportunities
• A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of paid leave to spend however you want
• A NAIDOC Day - an extra day of paid leave to attend NAIDOC celebrations
• A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman
• Access To Corporate Health Insurance and Annual Flu Vaccinations

You Will Need To:

• Complete our online application process
• Hold or be willing to obtain a current Working with Children Check
• Hold or be willing to obtain a current Child Safe Environments Certificate
• Hold or be willing to obtain a current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Hold a current, unencumbered Australian driver’s license and be willing to drive
• Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process

How to Apply

Click on the Apply Now button to be redirected to our recruitment site. Please ensure you complete all questions before submitting your application.

Applications Close: Sunday, 8 June 2025.

For further confidential inquiries, please contact Hayley McLay, Program Manager - Young Parents Program, on 0427 091 713.

Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse.