Empowering Part-Time Supported Playgroups Facilitator

Melton-City-Council; Melton; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation top-up

GMHBA health plan

Paid parental leave

Paid secondary carer leave

Job summary

Melton City Council in Melton is seeking a Supported Playgroup Facilitator for a fixed-term part-time role. The position runs 25 hours per week during school terms, with shifts from 8:15am to 3:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

The successful candidate will support eligible families with early learning in community settings and homes, using smalltalk strategies to boost children’s development and family wellbeing. A Diploma in early childhood is required.

Qualifications

• A minimum diploma-level qualification in early childhood, community services, education, health, social work or related field.
• 3 to 5 years' experience working and developing partnerships with families with young children, including those experiencing disadvantage.
• Knowledge of VEYLDF and EYLF, including Practice Principles and Learning Development Outcomes.
• Experience with families with young children, including those experiencing disadvantage, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or from a Refugee and Asylum Seeker background is an advantage.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide supported playgroups in accordance with Department of Families, Fairness and Housing guidelines.
• Engage and support families to develop parenting skills and confidence using smalltalk resources and evidence-based approaches.
• Develop and maintain networks with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Smalltalk program

Family engagement

Education

Diploma in early childhood

Job description

Melton City Council in Melton is seeking a Supported Playgroup Facilitator for a fixed-term part-time role. The position runs 25 hours per week during school terms, with shifts from 8:15am to 3:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

The successful candidate will support eligible families with early learning in community settings and homes, using smalltalk strategies to boost children’s development and family wellbeing. A Diploma in early childhood is required.