About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

Peewees Family Support Program

PeeWees is a free service that offers support to families when they need it. We offer a supported playgroup each week along with other informal groups/workshops, including parenting education, resilience building, cooking, budgeting and health and wellbeing.

The PeeWees program is coordinated by two family support workers and operates Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The program is run by Wesley Mission Queensland and is funded by the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs.

About the Role

The Family Support Worker will provide a supported playgroup to families that meet the eligible target group to build social skills and connections, enhance parenting skills and increase knowledge of early childhood development.

Further to this, the Family Support Worker will provide a variety of evidence based educational groups to increase, life skills, mental health & wellbeing, household management and parenting skills.

Key Role Accountabilities:

Align one’s workplace behaviour in accordance with the WMQ Model of Care, the Wesley Charter and Wesley Mission Queensland’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

Develop, implement and evaluate educational parenting programs, supported playgroups and other well-being focused programs to enhance social skills and connections for parents and their children

Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, community organisations and other relevant services

Adhere to all WHS regulations and legislation and ensure that Peewees is a safe space for all.

Contribute to planning, meetings, and continuous improvement of the program.

About You

Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in the related field.

An understanding of Early Childhood development.

High level of knowledge of the issues facing families in the Beenleigh, Eagleby and surrounding areas.

An ability to develop professional relationships with parents and children which will form part of the basis for support, empowerment, and growth.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and the capability to work independently and take the initiative when required.

Willingness to promote social justice and equality by demonstrating an attitude of acceptance and respect for all families and children.

Current First Aid certificate.

What makes a difference for us:

Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.

Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.

Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.

Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay

Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ Limited's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.