Supported Playgroup Facilitator

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• Support Kingston families, inspire young minds — all on your schedule as a casual playgroup facilitator
• Casual opportunity on offer
• 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.

About the role/ A bit about the role/About this opportunity:

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.

Other Responsibilities Include

• 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)

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston's values of

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make a difference ǀ
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show care and respect ǀ
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take pride in our work ǀ
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are better together

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

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.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

We look forward to hearing from you

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Alysia Regan

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at

About Kingston
Kingston Council's collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

What's on Offer at Kingston?
At Kingston Council, We Believe In Fostering An Inclusive Workplace Where Everyone Feels Valued. We Support Diversity And Encourage Applications From Persons Of All Backgrounds. Here Are Some Reasons Why You Might Love Working With Us

• 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

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

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, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.