Family Coach – Early Years

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Family Coach to join our dedicated Early Years, Children and Families team.

Location: Sunshine (Brimbank Local Government Area)
Job Type: Maximum Term Part-Time – 12 Month Contract 
Salary: $90,962.92 – $97,875.15 per annum, based on skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation (pro-rata for part-time employment)

What we offer our employees:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged each year (via AccessPay)

• Career development opportunities

• Leave loading of 17.5%

• Flexible working arrangements

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role:

Join us in shaping the future of early childhood development.

As a Family Coach, you will partner with families in Sunshine and surrounding areas to support their aspirations, strengthen their capacity, and connect them with resources and services. Using a strength-based, person-centred approach, you will help families navigate the early years ecosystem, build confidence, and foster relationships that promote child development and family wellbeing

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing one-on-one coaching to parents to help them set and achieve goals

• Linking families with community resources and services

• Supporting families to engage confidently with early childhood education, health and social services

• Facilitating small groups and playgroups to encourage social connections and shared learning

• Building strong relationships with local community groups and service providers

About Brotherhood of St. Laurence:

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with dignity and respect.

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and communities to drive systemic change that prevents and alleviates poverty. Today, we are made up of 1,500+ employees and 1,000+ volunteers making a difference across Australia.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who shares our passion for inclusion and social impact.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Community Development, Social Work, Early Childhood Development or a related field

• Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds, including refugee and migrant communities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with families, communities, and service providers

• Experience facilitating group programs, workshops, or play-based learning activities

• Commitment to child safety, equity, inclusion, and cultural safety

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and want to contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you.

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Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter

• A current resume showcasing your skills and experience

• A 2-page (maximum) response to the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description

Applications will be reviewed upon submission, so early applications are encouraged.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Romany Amarasingham at romany.amarasingham@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Tuesday 23rd of September 2025 at 11:55pm

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.