Playgroup Facilitator

**About Growing Potential**
We’re a not-for-profit organisation with a proud history that started in 1994. We are a diverse and friendly team who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Family Links is funded as part of Mission Australia’s Communities for Children partnership program funded by the Australian Government. As part of the program Family Links provide supported Playgroups for children 0 - 6 years within local 2770 postcode area primary schools as well as facilitating a variety of other programs including parenting programs, workshops, and information sessions.

**We are currently recruiting for a Program Facilitator to join our Family Links team commencing ASAP. This position is full time 24 - 38 hours per week.**

**About the Role**

The Family Links Program Facilitator is directly responsible for providing all elements of the Family Links Program as directed by the Family Links Co-ordinator. The Family Links Program Facilitator also works with all service streams in the Division building relationships in existing and potential growth areas. The position focuses on ensuring all requirements of the Mission Australia agreement are clearly understood and met as per included KPI’s.

**Key Responsibilities Include**
- Accurate record keeping.
- High level proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong and adaptable communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities.
- High level attention to detail.

**Mandatory Criteria**:

- A current Working with Children Check number (for PAID work).
- A National Police Check.
- First Aid / CPR Certificate.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Current Drivers Licence
- Experience in an Early Childhood setting.
- Desirable criteria
- qualifications in evidence-based programs suitable for 0-10 years e.g., Drumbeat, PCMG, Circle of Security

**About You**
- To be successful in this role you will be an energetic and flexible team player with a high attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage your time around conflicting deadlines and priorities.
- Importantly, you will be a passionate individual who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills to allow you to work effectively with staff, parents, and other external stakeholders. Your sympathetic personality and high emotional intelligence will enable you to relate to clients from a mix of cultures and backgrounds.

We are committed to being an organisation that recognises, respects, and promotes.

**By the way**

**How to apply**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: On the road