Tweddle Child & Family Health Service – Footscray VIC

Sometimes you get a chance to be part of something special. That something special is Tweddle Child and Family Health Service (Tweddle).

We are a leading and long-standing Early Parenting Centre in Victoria with a proud history and commitment to strengthen the lives of babies, toddlers and their families. Our staff are committed to the values of Connection, Curiosity, Respect and Courage in the delivery of life-changing care to the families we serve. Be part of the journey, share your passion and become part of the Tweddle family.

Tweddle is a registered public hospital with its head office located in Footscray offering a range of early parenting programs including residential, day long and sessional groups at our main campuses at Footscray and Wyndham, and a range of specialist programs delivered in the community, predominantly in the west of Melbourne and Barwon region.

Tweddle is committed to equity of access to optimise the health and wellbeing for Aboriginal babies, toddlers and families. We encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates for this role.

We are looking for aPlay Based Educator to work on a part-time basis, three days a week.



This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in the lives of babies, toddlers, and families across Victoria.

What You'll Do:

The Play Based Educator is a key member of the clinical team providing frontline care to families to assistin the establishment and maintenance of healthy parent-child relationships. This role supports parents inlearning to care for their young children in a responsive and nurturing manner, whilst promoting play andcoordinating play activities. In addition, this position provides parenting education and supports family goals incollaboration with the team. All interventions are founded on the importance of parent/ child attachmentand building secure relationships for the healthy development of children into adulthood. To find out more please refer to position description below.

What You'll Bring:

- Diploma level qualification or equivalent or otherrelevant parenting qualification
- A passion for supporting families to play and improving outcomes for families and young children
- Experience in working with families with children 0to 4

Why Tweddle?

- Sector-leading innovation in early parenting
- Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team workplace

📌 Play Based Educator (Melbourne)
🏢 Tweddle Child & Family Health Service
📍 Melbourne