Children's Resource Program Networker
- Permanent Full Time Role
- Dandenong‑based role with some offsite/remote work required
- Inclusive and supportive organisational culture
- Permeant Full Time Opportunity
- Dandenong-based role with some offsite/remote work required
- Opportunity to work from home up to 2 days per week, subject to operational requirements
- Full Time Salary range $110,102 to $114,983 (SCHADS Level 6)
- Generous Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 per annum
- Five weeks annual leave
At wayss, we believe every child deserves safety, stability and the opportunity to thrive. As the largest provider of housing and homelessness services in Melbourne’s Southeast, we work alongside individuals and families experiencing homelessness, family violence and housing insecurity.
We are seeking a Children’s Resource Program (CRP) Networker to support children experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness and family violence across the Southeast and Bayside Peninsula regions.
About the role
As part of the Statewide Children’s Resource Program, you will:
- Act as a key link between the regional and statewide CRP network
- Increase awareness of the impact of homelessness and family violence on children
- Champion children as clients in their own right across the homelessness and family violence sectors
- Build sector capacity through training, secondary consultation, resource development and networking
- Support equitable, child‑centred service responses regardless of location, culture, gender or circumstance
- Provide brokerage support and ensure accurate program reporting and data collection
About you
You will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Social Work or a related discipline
- Experience working with vulnerable children and families within homelessness, family violence or allied services
- A strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice and children’s experiences of trauma
- Proven ability to network, advocate and build partnerships across diverse communities
- Confidence facilitating workshops, forums or children‑focused activities
- Strong administration, reporting and Microsoft Office skills
- A collaborative, values‑driven approach aligned with child safety and inclusion
Applications
Applications close 6th May 2026, however, may close sooner if a successful candidate is selected.
Please ensure you include a covering letter, outlining your experience in relation to the criteria outlined in the "About You" section of the advertisement. Enquiries about the position can be directed to Steve Nidenko on 8797 1688.
Why work with wayss
- Thoughtful and intentional in what we aim to achieve
- Courageous, speaking up when it matters
- Compassionate, inquisitive and non‑judgmental in how we work
- Inclusive and diverse team environment
- Encourages creativity and innovative thinking
wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation.
wayss is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We encourage people with lived experience to apply for roles at wayss. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people. wayss is a proud Rainbow Tick accredited organisation that welcomes everyone across the LGBTIQ community.
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