Koorie Family First Education Practitioner

Are you someone that is passionate about Early Education delivering evidence-based parenting programs, Supporting Families and enjoys working with our community, GEGAC would like to offer you the opportunity for you to join the Balert Gerrbik program as the Koorie Family First Educator Practitioner. The primary role of the Koorie Family First Educator practitioner is to strengthen the capacity of parents to guide their children’s early learning and development and raising children strong in their identity and culture, including successful transition to Kindergarten, Playgroup and School.

Organisational Profile

GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of about 200 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.

GEGAC advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart of everything we do.

Position Purpose

Koorie Family as First Educator Practitioner will work within the Balert Gerribik program to empower parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. This evidence-based approach builds parenting capacity, through strength-based support that fosters confidence, cultural identity and lifelong learning.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal culture with the ability to liaise with and support the local community.

• Demonstrated capability to meet the key responsibilities of this position.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability relate well to Aboriginal Families and young children.

• Ability/experience in coaching mentoring and supporting families with young children.

• A sound knowledge of child development and key learning behaviours and the developmental needs through play and social experiences.

• Confidence in role modelling and providing honest feedback to parents regarding parenting skills and actions.

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal culture with the ability to liaise with and support the local Community.

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).

• Valid Victorian driver’s licence ESSENTIAL

• Diploma level qualification in Early Childhood, Community Services or equivalent, and or at least 2 years’ experience in providing support to families and children ESSENTIAL

• A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL

• A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC requirements ESSENTIAL

How to apply for this job

A copy of the position description can be obtained by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://gegac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2021-07-KFFE-Practitioner-PD.pdf

A copy of the position description can also be obtained by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting.

Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications can also be emailed to HR@gegac.org.au.

This position will remain open until filled. Applications may close at any time without notice. To avoid disappointment or missing out, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to apply without delay.

A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.

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