A little bit about us
With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First stands as a premier provider of educational and family support services throughout Australia. We are dedicated to addressing community needs and empowering families to foster the thriving development of children. Grounded in over 125 years of service, our evidence-based programs are designed to instigate positive change.
Operating across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia, Kids First offers a diverse array of purpose-driven programs. Our comprehensive services cater to children, youth, and families, nurturing growth and well-being.
Our skilled practitioners span the spectrum of community engagement, from collaborating with parents, schools, and referral partners to delivering personalised counselling and group programs. These initiatives support children, youth, and adults in overcoming trauma and achieving personal growth.
At Kids First, we take pride in our collaborative culture that prioritises outcomes, creating a stimulating and fulfilling environment for our dedicated staff.
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Current opportunities at Kids First Australia
Child, Youth & Family Services
Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 125 years of service. We are always on the look out for:
- Clinical Practitioners
- Family Services Practitioners
- Child, Youth & Family Workers
- Caring Dads Practitioners
Early Years Education
You'll be working with our Early Years Education Program™ – Kindergarten Model, an evidenced-based model of education and care developed by us and currently practiced across our 12 centres.
Business Support roles
From People & Culture to Admin, Marketing to Fundraising, and Design to IT, we have exciting opportunities for purpose-driven professionals seeking a meaningful, rewarding career.
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Why work with us?
You will become part of an inspirational journey. Fighting for every child, everyday. At Kids First we provide a positive working environment, recognition, engagement, career development and regular training to support the professional development of all staff, the career opportunities are infinite!
Depending on your role, we offer a range of impressive, industry-leading staff benefits...
Staff Benefits
We support families – including yours
At Kids First, we don’t just talk about putting children and families first — we live it. That’s why we’ve doubled our paid parental leave from 6 to 12 weeks, and extended partner leave from 3 to 12 weeks, available to all staff regardless of gender or parental role.
This bold change reflects our commitment to being a people-first, inclusive workplace where everyone is supported to thrive — both at work and at home.
✅ 12 weeks paid parental leave
✅ 12 weeks paid partner leave
✅ No primary/secondary carer labels – just support for parents
✅ Available to all eligible employees from day one of the policy launch
We’re proud to be among the leaders in the community services sector offering progressive, family-friendly policies like this. Because supporting families starts with supporting our teams.
Creating an inclusive environment
At Kids First diversity, engagement and inclusivity are central to our values. We are dedicated to hiring diverse talent, embracing diversity and ensuring that we provide everyone with equal opportunity to thrive! We have several committees that work to ensure that we are always upholding our inclusion and diversity promise.
Student Placements
Thank you for your interest. We are currently at capacity right now. We will reopen once more spaces become available.