Supported Playgroup Facilitator

2 weeks ago

Darebin, Australia City of Darebin Full time
Permanent part-time role, two days per week (Wednesdays and Fridays)

  • Salary Circa $76,281 per annum pro rata
  • Playgroups located at venues in Thornbury and Reservoir

About Darebin City Council


Located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs.

The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role


The Supported Playgroup Facilitator will deliver two smalltalk supported playgroups to meet the needs of the families with young children in Darebin.

The incumbent will build engagement with families, deliver fun and engaging playgroup sessions in a welcoming and inclusive environment and also connect families with individual parent coaching and/or other services as required.


  • Facilitate two weekly smalltalk supported playgroup sessions
  • Deliver individual parent coaching with eligible families
  • Build parenting capacities in families utilising the smalltalk strategies
  • Assist families to navigate and connect with early childhood education and care services, especially kindergarten and Early Childhood Approach
  • Connect families with other community services and programs as appropriate
  • Build on culturally sensitive and inclusive practices to enhance engagement of families
  • Participate in team meetings, reflective practice discussions and Communities of Practice sessions with peers
  • Maintain a childsafe, culturally safe and inclusive service
  • Complete all data collection and program reporting requirements on the Parenting Support Program digital platform operated by the Department of Families Fairness and Housing and all other relevant Council systems as directed

Skills & Experience

  • Qualified Early Childhood Educator, Social Worker, Community Services Worker or Nurse (Parent/Infant Mental Health or a related discipline)
  • Previous experience in early childhood settings and playbased learning
  • Experience in group facilitation
  • Accreditation in smalltalk parenting program an advantage
  • Driver's licence and access to own vehicle recommended

Culture

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence.

We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve.

We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.


Benefits


We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.


How to Apply

Applications close on Monday 22 May 2023 at 5pm.

  • The Darebin City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply_.
  • To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards._
  • All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment._

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