At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Family Coach to join our dedicated Early Years, Children and Families team.
Location: Mernda
Job Type: Maximum Term Full-time - 8 Month Contract
Salary: $93,670.78 - $100,783.94 per annum, based on skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation (pro-rata for part-time employment)
Join us in shaping the future of early childhood development.
As a Family Coach, you will partner with families in Mernda and surrounding areas to support their aspirations, strengthen their capacity, and connect them with resources and services. Using a strength-based, person-centred approach, you will help families navigate the early years ecosystem, build confidence, and foster relationships that promote child development and family wellbeing.
About Brotherhood of St. Laurence:
We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with dignity and respect.
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and communities to drive systemic change that prevents and alleviates poverty. Today, we are made up of 1,500+ employees and 1,000+ volunteers making a difference across Australia.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who shares our passion for inclusion and social impact.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and want to contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you.
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Your application must include:
Applications will be reviewed upon submission, so early applications are encouraged.
To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.
If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Leah Robertson on 0428 931 451 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 11:55pm
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
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The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
