Playgroup Leader

Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism.

Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.

About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation, and training services: in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region.

Centrecare's Child Parent Centre – East Maddington is seeking a Playgroup Leader to join our small, dedicated team in a rewarding part-time role. Working Tuesday to Thursday (from 8.30am to 3.30pm), this position offers excellent work-life balance while giving you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to early childhood development in the community.

About the Service

Conveniently located on the grounds of East Maddington Primary School, the Centre supports families with children aged 0 to 8 years, with a particular focus on children from birth to 4 years. We offer inclusive programs and services designed to support families and promote children's growth and learning during their early years.

Open to all families across East Maddington and surrounding areas, our Centre is a warm, welcoming space where community connections are built, and children are set up for lifelong learning.

About the Role

In this rewarding position, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating engaging and educational playgroup sessions that support young children's development and wellbeing. You will work closely with families to build strong, trusting relationships and play a vital role in helping children transition into kindergarten with confidence. Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment will be central to your work, and you will collaborate regularly with team members, health professionals, and school staff to ensure families are well supported throughout their early years journey.

To be successful, you will need:

• A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Community Services, or a related field
• Experience working with young children and families in a community or early childhood setting
• A genuine passion for supporting children's development and learning through play
• A warm, bubbly, and approachable personality – someone who naturally connects with children and families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport
• An understanding of inclusive practices and respect for all family backgrounds, cultures, and languages
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with families, professionals, and school staff
• A current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance

Benefits of working with Centrecare:

• A competitive remuneration package (SCHADS Level 2).
• Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900).
• Extra 5 days leave per year.
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
• Comprehensive training and professional development.
• Insurance cover to and from work.
• Access to corporate health cover provided for by Medibank Private.
• Study leave of five hours per week after two years of service.
• Twelve weeks paid maternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply

A full list of selection criteria can be accessed on our online job portal - click Apply and you will be direct to our portal. To be successfully screened for this role, applications will only be considered if the selection criteria is submitted.

Position Closes: 24 October 2025

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed. Should you have any queries please contact Human Resources on for a confidential discussion.

At Centrecare:

Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.

We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Centrecare is committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.