Supported Playgroup Facilitator

Job Description

3700 | Children & Families | Northern Suburbs Fixed Term - December 2025 (aligned to external funding)Part time 8 hours per weekBand 5Salary $14,857.68 + Super + Flexible Working The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic). The position is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. About Us The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia and as a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place for All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities, and infrastructure. Our staff are passionate, skilled, and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed. The Role This is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position. Supported Playgroups offer eligible families opportunities to develop parenting skills and confidence, supporting their children’s development. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified Supported playgroups is specifically for families caring for Aboriginal children aged birth up to 4 years of age, with in-home support being provided to families who meet additional criteria. About You We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of the needs of vulnerable families and children. Alongside this, you will have a passion for achieving positive outcomes for children and families and developing programmed activities to deliver in a Supported Playgroup Session. You will be approachable and share your knowledge and experience with others. Ideally, you will have the following: Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with families and children. Demonstrated experience in the Early Years sector. Demonstrated understanding of children’s developmental milestones. Ability to facilitate child-friendly, culturally rich, and educational playgroup sessions. Ability to work collaboratively with families, internal and external stakeholders. An Early Years qualification (minimum cert III level) in early childhood development/education; social work/community services; health or related field. If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply! Want to Know More? For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or if you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Brooke Robertson, Acting Playgroup Development Officer and Supervisor on Phone 0447 665131. To apply for this position, you must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note that applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered. Applications close at 11.45pm on 14 February 2025 Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified. Please note all applicants must apply online and no late applications will be accepted. This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person identified position. We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia. At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability, and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer. Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation. If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual. #J-18808-Ljbffr