Supported Playgroup Facilitator

2 days ago

Wantirna, Victoria, Australia Knox City Council Full time $80,000 - $100,000 per year

What we trust you to deliver

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Supported Playgroup Facilitator to join the Early Years Team. You will facilitate and deliver the Smalltalk Supported Playgroup program (funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), including in home support, by providing opportunities for eligible families to develop parenting skills and confidence to support their children's development.

The Supported Playgroup Facilitator is responsible for providing high quality learning opportunities for children and families that are consistent and align with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Quality Framework, develop relationships with local key stakeholders and referral sources to develop referral pathways, develop and implement strategies to support families to regularly attend and engage in the Supported Playgroups program and support families with transition planning by linking them with relevant community and support services.

This is a part-time permanent role based at Knox Civic Centre.

This is a Band 5 classified role. Remuneration will be $80,377.95 to $93, pro rata) depending on experience, plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role

The key selection criteria for this role are:

  • Experience in providing quality children's programs using a strength-based family-centred approach
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate information and education groups for adults within set timeframes
  • Ability to plan effectively to support and link families to local support services
  • Ability to form and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders
  • Highly developed communication skills (both written and oral)
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with a particular focus on strength based and customer focused approaches
  • Experience in the provision of services to children and families including dealing with people of diverse backgrounds, including those from CALD backgrounds, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and families with children with disabilities.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the 'Apply' button by 11:45pm on Monday 27 October 2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For further information on this role please contact Leanne Michaud on or Rachel McConnell

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why work at Knox

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

  • Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements

  • Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

  • Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees

  • Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

  • Support towards further study

  • 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

  • Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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