Located in Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Morwell or Warragul (base site negotiable), Part Time, Permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Have an influence on the learning environment for preschool children in Inner Gippsland
• Total remuneration package dependent on qualifications/experience

At Latrobe Community Health Service you’ll be part of a positive and passionate workplace. We’re dedicated to providing you with career opportunities through work that is rewarding and meaningful within the community.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving education outcomes for children in preschool settings.

The Social and Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner in the School Readiness Program works in a multidisciplinary team that focus on capacity building preschool educators and parents to improve the learning environment for preschool children.  The main focus areas for the role are developing positive relationships, social behaviours and the social and emotional wellbeing / development of the preschool children.  This is achieved by either providing education to preschool educators/families, providing demonstration/coaching sessions at the preschool, developing resources to assist in the development of social and emotional skills.  It is important that the successful candidate work with a trauma informed lens.

LCHS provide school readiness services across inner Gippsland so there is scope to be based at various offices.

Full training will be provided to the successful candidate to enable them to be successful in this role.

For more information please contact Marina Tork, Team Leader Paediatric Allied Health via email at marina.tork@lchs.com.au

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Recruitment@lchs.com.au

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