Job Description

Coordinator Parenting Connection WA - Gascoyne

• Maximum Term, part-time role until 30 June 2028

• 40 hours per

• Based in Carnarvon

ABOUT THE ROLE

Parenting Connection WA (PCWA), a partnership between Ngala and Anglicare WA, provides integrated, locally connected parenting services designed to ensure that parents and caregivers of children and young people across Western Australia have the skills, knowledge and confidence to nurture the wellbeing and development of their children.

This role is to coordinate and facilitate a range of integrated parenting services across the Gascoyne region in line with the Parenting Connection WA service model and Ngala’s business plan, service plans and contracts. PCWA is located across 9 regions in WA. Ngala Coordinators are located within 3 regions – North West & Inner Metro (NWM), Midwest (MPC) and Gascoyne (GPC).

As the Coordinator you will:

• Lead and facilitate a comprehensive community engagement and planning process to inform the development of Parenting Connection WA in the Gascoyne region
• In collaboration with local community members and other service providers, develop and implement an agreed action plan of integrated services and activities for families with children aged 0-18 years in the Gascoyne region
• Oversee in the administration of the Parenting Capacity Fund, under the guidance of the Local Area Partnership Group and the PCWA Service Development Unit
• Facilitate and guide activities of Ngala staff and other providers to meet contract requirements and service plans in line with budget and strategic discussions
• Work in partnership with Senior Coordinator - PCWA and Parenting Connection WA Service Development Unit

About You

The successful candidate will be highly organised and have strong communication skills together with the following:

• Possess relevant qualifications in Human Services, child development, community development or similar discipline; or
• Qualifications and/or significant experience in a relevant field(s) including but not limited to:

- Child Health Nurse and/or Midwifery

- Early Childhood Education

- Occupational Therapy

- Psychology - developmental, child

- Social Work

• Intermediate Administration level of competency
• Intermediate IT level of competency
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience in strengths based/capacity building and community development
• Effective strategic planning and project management skills and commits to action
• Demonstrated leadership capability including the ability to broker relationships and partnerships
• Well-developed self-management skills and adopts a positive and balanced approach to work
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including negotiation, conflict resolution, advocacy and group facilitation skills
• Knowledge of, and experience in effectively engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse families (CaLD)
• Strong local knowledge and connection to the region
• Experience in child/family or community development sector including knowledge of service planning, development and evaluation
• Understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunities and Occupational Health
• Effective Communication and listening skills
• Demonstrated self-awareness and commitment to personal development
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills

Role requirements

• Ability to work after hours on an occasional basis.
• Able to work across other Ngala sites as required.
• Possession of a current National Police Certificate.
• Possession of current WA driver’s license.
• Possession of a Working with Children Clearance.

Why Join Us

• Salary Packaging
• Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks!)
• Discounted Private Healthcare
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)

HOW TO APPLY

Click 'Apply' and follow the prompts to submit your CV.

If you have any queries, please contact Kylie Mason, Senior Coordinator, kmason@ngala.com.au.

Applications are due by 5pm, Monday, 30 March 2026, however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

ABOUT US

At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 135 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

CULTURE

Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where our programs and services operate and pay our respects to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation. We acknowledge the importance of children being raised with connection to culture, community and family.

To find out more about Ngala, visit www.ngala.com.au.