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Family Life Educators

Location: Lewisham Employment Type: CA - Casual Department: Natural Fertility Services Closing Date: 11 Jul 2025

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Casual opportunityBased in Catholic Primary Schools throughout the Sydney Diocese (particular need in South and Southwest Sydney area)Hybrid working arrangement

About The Role

The Family Life Educator (FLE) is to facilitate the Growing Towards Wholeness puberty program to Years 4-6 students and/or their parents and carers. You will assist parents and carers in understanding the content of the student presentation and to support them with the conversations they will continue at home with their child. This is done either face-to-face or online, depending on the requirements and needs of each school.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Be To

Maintain professional currency and familiarity with related literature and practices in relation to the facilitation of Family Life EducationAttend and participate in individual and group supervision as scheduledComply with all agency and program policies and procedures including all documentation and administrative tasks required by the programOperate as a solo worker in ‘outreach’ settings

We predominantly service Catholic Schools within the Archdiocese of Sydney, as well as some from neighbouring diocese.

About You

To be considered in this role you will have:

Relevant qualifications in Psychology/Social Work/Education and/or relevant experience and the willingness to complete CatholicCare’s internal training program (within the required timeframe) or Australian Council of Natural Family Planning (ACNFP) Educator AccreditationProficiency in the use of technology associated with giving presentations, including being able to set up computers and projectors, using software such as Canva, PowerPoint, Zoom and videosHighly developed organisational and time management skills and ability to actively collaborate, communicate clearly and respond with respect Knowledge and experience in Family Life Education, or willingness to learnWillingness to teach the Catholic perspective of content covered in the NSW NESA PDHPE syllabus as presented in the "Growing Towards Wholeness" Program Demonstrated experience presenting and facilitating workshops including the ability to build rapport with an audience and adapt the message to suit the audienceFlexibility to facilitate sessions within school hours (student sessions) and after hours (parent sessions)Current Working with Children Check, Current Driver’s Licence, Compulsory Third Party Insurance (CTP) and access to a registered vehicleAbility to undertake the duties of the role in accordance with CatholicCare Sydney Mission, Vision and Values

What Our Benefits Include…

Professional Growth: Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitionsWork-Life Balance: Embrace flexibility and align your work and your life to enable you to thrive in a Family Inclusive accredited organisation, Tax Savings: Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home payGenerous Leave: Above-award annual and personal/carers leave, extended parental leave, and additional leave for celebration and graduation dayInclusive: Join a friendly and supportive organisation that values your contributions and voiceWellbeing: Free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyable

Choose a workplace that cares about your growth, happiness, and overall well-being. Join us today!

To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (Address the Selection Criteria).

Applications for this position close on 11th July 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviewing for this position will commence immediately.

Need More Information? Please contact Nicola Gillespie, Program Manager at natural@catholiccare.org.

Who Are We And What We Do…

People are at the core of everything we do: from supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of our clients to the nurturing and development of our staff and their career aspirations.

CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit and the social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, supporting people from all walks of life. We’re an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion, and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, identities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, member of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.

CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment, and for some roles, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required.

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