Playgroup Assistant

Description:

Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Do you love creating fun, safe and welcoming spaces where little ones can learn and grow? This is your chance to make a real difference

At CRCS, we're looking for a caring and energetic Playgroup Assistant to help deliver engaging playgroups for families with children aged 0–5 across the ACT and Capital Region. The position engages with the community and supports the development of new playgroups as required. The position will assist the Playgroup Facilitator and Family Foundations team with the planning, promotion, administration and delivery/facilitation of playgroups across the Capital Region.

The position is permanent part time working up to 30 hours per fortnight.

What you'll do:

Support our Playgroup Facilitator to run vibrant, child-centered playgroups

Help with planning, set-up and pack-up of sessions

Build connections with families and the community

Ensure safe, inclusive and fun spaces for children to thrive

What we're looking for:

A warm, positive and flexible team player

Experience working with children and families

Minimum Certificate II in Early Childhood, Community Services or related field

A genuine passion for creating inclusive, supportive communities

CRCS is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young children and young people. As part of our commitment to child safeguarding, we require all employees to undergo relevant screening processes, including Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) checks and National Police Checks.

Why Choose CRCS?

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self-determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS's capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

A supportive, values-driven workplace

Being part of a team that genuinely cares about community wellbeing

Discounted early education and care program services

15 days personal leave and 17.5% annual leave loading

Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase your take home pay) for living expenses and additional $2650 for Meal and Entertainment allowance

3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year

Commitment to supporting your professional development

Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

CRCS values diversity in every form and strongly encourages applications from:

• First Nations people
• LGBTQIA+ communities
• People with disabilities
• Multicultural backgrounds
• Mature age applicants and carers

Apply Now

If you're ready to bring your heart to work and create lasting impact in your community, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume and a short paragraph telling us what makes you our next amazing Playgroup Assistant. Reach out to Jessica Heinrich, Program Manager – Family Foundations via if you have any questions