LocationHeidelberg West VIC 3081, Australia

Work TypeFull Time - Fixed Term

Positions1 Position

Published At:9 hours ago

Job no: PXJHK

Category: Child, Youth and Family Services, SACPP Prevention Groups

- Group work
- Community Engagement
- Creative

Kids First have a prominent 130-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you are seeking to further develop your facilitation and group work skills with an array of people and age groups in school and community settings. Then this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for, where you will have a chance to draw upon and build both clinical and psychoeducation group skills.

If you are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

Make a Real Difference — Join a Team That's Been Changing Lives for Over 130 Years!

Are you a passionate facilitator who thrives on connecting with people of all ages? Do you want a role that challenges you creatively, builds your clinical and psychoeducation group skills, and puts you at the heart of meaningful community change? Kids First is looking for someone just like you to join our dynamic Prevention and Recovery team.

If you've been searching for a role where no two days look the same and your work genuinely matters, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Your New Role

Step into a 12 month fixed term dynamic and creative position where you'll work with groups across a wide array of ages and life stages. You'll be at the forefront of prevention and recovery,



empowering communities to recognise and respond to child sexual abuse and exploitation. Here's what you'll be doing:

- Collaborate with the Team Leader – Prevention to plan, develop, and deliver community-based group programs addressing sexual abuse, harmful sexual behaviours, and their impacts — particularly within educational settings
- Embrace a growth mindset by reviewing, evaluating, and improving existing prevention programs to stay effective and relevant
- Take the lead in facilitating prevention and recovery programs both within the community and with in-house clients
- Participate in and conduct evaluation and research to continuously strengthen group program and community awareness work

About You

You're not just ticking boxes — you bring energy, empathy, and enthusiasm to everything you do. You're the kind of person who:

- Has a positive, can-do attitude that inspires those around you
- Shows initiative to be innovative and solution-focused
- Is confident engaging people across various developmental stages
- Is deeply passionate and committed to supporting children, young people, and their communities in identifying and responding to child sexual abuse and exploitation
- Is comfortable and confident discussing topics such as pornography, sex, gender, sexual exploitation, and harmful sexualised behaviours, as well as prevention strategies




- Enjoys cultivating partnerships and building meaningful networks
- Loves to think outside the box and bring creativity to program development
- Thrives both as part of a collaborative team and when working independently

How We Reward You

At Kids First, we truly walk the talk when it comes to valuing our people. Here's what you can look forward to:

- An organisation that genuinely lives its values every single day
- Flexible working arrangements supported by a dedicated policy
- Career nurturing including professional development in specialist evidence-based models such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
- Salary packaging (not-for-profit advantages) to boost your take-home pay
- 3 additional leave days at Christmas to recharge with the people who matter most
- Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
- Access to a comprehensive Staff Wellbeing Program

Don't Delay, Apply Now!

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

To view the full position description or to apply, visit the Kids First website at: https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/careers

For role enquiries, contact Hayley Wesson, Prevention and Recovery Groups Team Leader, on 9450 0900.

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).

📌 Prevention & Recovery Programs Facilitator (Heidelberg West)
🏢 Kids First Australia
📍 Heidelberg West