Department for Education, Children and Young People
Family Engagement Worker - Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) Community Outreach Huon Valley - 978214
🇺🇸United States2 days ago
EntryPart Time
The Team
The Department of Education provides high quality early learning experiences and support for children and their families through a range of services and settings, including Launching into Learning, Libraries, Child and Family Learning Centres, Early Childhood Education and Care partners and Early Years Inclusion Support.
In line with its commitment to inspire and engage young leaders, the department supports access, participation and engagement of children and families with its Early Years services. These services aim to support children to develop as confident, involved learners and effective communicators.
About the Role
In partnership with local communities and services, Family Engagement Workers engage with children, their families and the community to support children’s access to and participation in quality early learning.
Work collaboratively with the community, parents/caregivers, local, federal and state government agencies and service providers to support the participation of children and their families in Early Learning and Family Support services. Deliver outreach activities and connect children and families not currently engaged with, or experiencing barriers to their participation in Early Learning services.
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Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online
How to apply
Applications should include:
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
More information
For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Lisa Donohoe
Title: Project and Policy Officer - Early Years
Phone: 0419 232 783
Email: lisa.donohoe@decyp.tas.gov.au
About DECYP
Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.
We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.
