• Max Term contract from 1 July to 18 July 2025 (Parental Leave Cover)
• Part-time of 52.5 hours per fortnight (Flexible hours negotiable)
• Based initially in Ellenbrook office, after then becomes flexible and negotiable
• Base hourly rate of $47.50 per hour
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay!

About Us

Ngala is a leading parenting organisation and has been serving the Western Australian community for 130 years. Ngala strives to enhance the experience of parenting and the development of children 0-18 years of age. We offer numerous programs and have multiple projects all aimed at meeting our core goals. Ngala is an organisation that values children and families and offers a great place to work.

Our Purpose - Supporting parents, families and communities to enhance the well-being and development of children and young people. 

Our Way - Listening and responding to parents and the changing needs of families and communities, to meet the challenges of raising children and young people, by offering a range of inclusive, evidence-based support services. 

Our Impact - When parents and families are confident and communities are strong, safe and healthy, children and young people will achieve their full potential.

About the Role

To administer the operational, financial and service delivery requirements defined by the Parenting Research Centre (PRC), in order to deliver up to 22 peer support groups, made up of MyTime provider organisations, group facilitators and families in Western Australia.

MyTime is a Department of Social Services funded program which provides peer support families who have children with a disability, chronic health conditions and complex needs.

The Position

We are currently recruiting for an individual who yearns to make a difference and is available from 1 July 2024 to 18 July 2025 for a maternity cover. This is max term 0.7FTE Team Leader - MyTime based at our Ellenbrook Office initially. We can then negotiate where is the best location for the suitable candidate. Workdays and hours are flexible.

Duties

• Ensure service provision is implemented in accordance with Ngala’s Strategic and Operational Plans
• Ensure practice is informed by current evidence.
• To ensure contractual reporting, financial and administrative tasks, as documented in the Agreement between the Parenting Research Centre (PRC) and Ngala are adhered to.
• To maintain a positive partnership / relationship with the PRC.
• To create and develop positive partnerships with current and potential MyTime provider organisations based in Western Australia.
• To represent the interests of provider organisations, MyTime families and Ngala at a statewide level.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Diploma level qualification (or higher) in Community Services or similar field and/or demonstrated work experience.
• Demonstrated use of solution focused/strength-based approach in working with others.
• Understanding of community development principles.
• Understanding of working in disability community contexts.
• Understanding of working in Aboriginal community contexts.
• Understanding of working in CaLD community contexts.
• Well-developed and effective administrative and computer skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.

If successful, you will need to possess a current WA driver's licence, Working with Children Check, and satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained within six months.

It is essential that you meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations to be considered.

Why Join Us

• Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
• Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks!)
• Discounted Private Healthcare
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave of up to 2 weeks
• Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)

If you are an experienced and talented professional looking to create and imprint your personal and professional mark with Ngala, we would love to hear from you.

Enquiries: Please direct any enquiries to Lisa Cornelius (Senior Community Partnerships Coordinator) at lcornelius@ngala.com.au. 

To apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking the 'apply' button and follow the prompts.

Closing Date: Applications are due by 5pm, Friday, 26 April 2024, however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

About Ngala

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 130 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.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer. 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

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