Playgroup Facilitator: Early Childhood & Family Support

Melton City Council; Melton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional and personal development

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Melton City Council is seeking an experienced professional to join the Early Years Partnerships team, delivering playgroup programs that support families with children aged 0–5 years. The role reports to the Playgroups Supervisor and focuses on creating developmentally appropriate activities in a welcoming setting.

You will provide casual relief, model positive parenting, and help families build skills, confidence and social connections while working with the Supported Playgroups team to manage

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in early childhood or related field.
• Experience working with families with young children, including those experiencing disadvantage.
• Understanding of child development and play-based learning in the context of the family environment and the playgroup setting.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues as they arise.
• Experience providing professional, efficient administration functions.
• Roster availability three- five days per week over school terms.

Responsibilities

• Provide casual relief support to deliver developmentally appropriate play experiences for children aged 0–5 years in a playgroup setting.
• Support families to participate in activities with their children and model positive parenting practices using evidence-based programs such as small talk.
• Engage and support families to build parenting confidence, strengthen skills and develop social connections.
• Work with the Supported Playgroups team to deliver program activities and administration responsibilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Roster availability

Administration

Child development knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in early childhood or related field

Job description

Melton City Council is seeking an experienced professional to join the Early Years Partnerships team, delivering playgroup programs that support families with children aged 0–5 years. The role reports to the Playgroups Supervisor and focuses on creating developmentally appropriate activities in a welcoming setting.

You will provide casual relief, model positive parenting, and help families build skills, confidence and social connections while working with the Supported Playgroups team to manage