Early Years Engagement Officer

Job description

Summary: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Engagement Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to disengaged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island families in Townsville. The Engagement Officer will provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and their children between the ages of 0-4 by delivering family carer and parenting support. Responsibilities: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children children Qualifications: - Identify and build families understanding of strategies to support child well-being development & educational outcomes - Provide activities & brief interventions - Support referrals to culturally appropriate services to support the family’s role in promoting early learning & development - Collate feedback from programs and families - Work as part of an integrated team to provide information that supports and encourages parental participation in the role as first teachers, support awareness and extension of early learning and development - Participate and contribute to joint community events - Actively participate in scheduled Family Wellbeing community-based activities to provide brie...