Parenting Facilitator

PARENTING FACILITATOR

• Location: Carnarvon

• Fixed Term Part-Time until 30 June 2028

• 40 hours / fortnight

• Flexibility with days, however a Monday is required

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Parenting Facilitator to join the PCWA Gascoyne team on a fixed term part-time basis, working 20 hours per week. Reporting to the Midwest PCWA Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering educational programs for parents, facilitating opportunities for parents to connect with other parents and services, whilst developing positive networks to support the parenting journey.

Duties

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop strong relationships with parents and key stakeholders to ensure the service is led by local parenting needs.
• Deliver education programs or sessions for parents to develop effective parenting skills and confidence to meet the needs of their children and to develop supportive and nurturing relationships with their children.
• Facilitate opportunities for parents to connect and interact with other parents to develop positive networks that support their parenting journey.
• Assist parents to access other services to meet their family’s needs.

About You

The successful candidate will be highly organised and have strong communication skills together with the following:

• Qualifications and/or significant experience in a relevant field(s) including but not limited to:

o Child Health Nursing and/or Midwifery

o Early Childhood Education

o Occupational Therapy

o Psychology – developmental, child

o Social Work

• Demonstrated knowledge of the social and emotional needs of a family.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in using, a strength based and holistic approach to work with families with babies and young children.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of child development and early brain development.
• Knowledge of, and preferably experience working with, Aboriginal families and communities and culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) families.
• Demonstrated experience in-group facilitation, including a sound understanding of adult learning principles.
• Capacity to apply reflective practice.
• Proven ability to be a team player in a small team environment.
• High level of communication skills:
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Group facilitation and effective presentation skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use computer including the use of Word, Excel and databases.
• Excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within program and collaboratively with other programs in Ngala.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to travel within the Midwest region as required.

Role Requirements

• Able to work across other Ngala sites as required.
• Possession of a current National Police Certificate (obtained within the last 6 months).
• Possession of current WA driver’s licence.
• Possession of a Working with Children Check Clearance.

Why Join Us?

• Salary packaging
• Discounted Private Healthcare
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)

How to Apply

Applications are due by 5pm, Tuesday 12th May 2026 however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Click 'Apply' and follow the prompts to submit your CV.

If you have any queries, please contact the Megan Catalan at mcatalan@ngala.com.au.

ABOUT US

At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 135 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

CULTURE

Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where our programs and services operate and pay our respects to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation. We acknowledge the importance of children being raised with connection to culture, community and family.

To find out more about Ngala, visit www.ngala.com.au.