Supported Playgroup Facilitator

Overview

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- Casual playgroup facilitator – Kingston families, flexible schedule, casual opportunity
- Location – Various
- Band 5 – $41.08 per hour (plus 25% casual loading) plus superannuation

About the team

The Children’s Services Partnerships Team at the City of Kingston delivers inclusive, high-quality early years programs that support families and promote child development across the municipality.

Role summary

The City of Kingston is seeking a passionate and flexible Casual Playgroup Facilitator to deliver inclusive, high-quality playgroup sessions for children aged 0–5 and their families. This role includes facilitating sessions that incorporate the Smalltalk parenting program, with a strong focus on child development, family support, and community connection.

Responsibilities

- Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate playgroup sessions across Kingston
- Facilitate Smalltalk-informed activities that promote positive parenting and early learning
- Build respectful relationships with families, responding to diverse needs and backgrounds
- Uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards, ensuring safe and inclusive environments for all children
- Work collaboratively with Council teams and local services to support family wellbeing
- Provide on-call support to cover sessions across various locations within the municipality

Your skills and experience

- Qualifications or experience in early childhood education, community services, or family support
- Strong understanding of child development and inclusive practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing environments
- Demonstrated commitment to child safety and wellbeing, including cultural safety for Aboriginal children and children from diverse backgrounds
- Current Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the “Apply” button. All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. We do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies. We look forward to hearing from you

For any inquiries about the position, contact Alysia Regan at the Kingston City Council.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. For reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please email the Hiring Manager.

About Kingston

Kingston Council is an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy and a safe, sustainable environment. Located southeast of Melbourne, approximately 20 km from Melbourne’s CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles across many service areas.

What’s on offer

Kingston Council supports a diverse and inclusive workplace. Benefits may include:

- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Salary packaging
- Purchased leave options
- Career development opportunities
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Social club events
- Close to public transport
- Free onsite parking

Equal opportunity and inclusion

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child-safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

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