Parent Group Facilitator

Parent Group Facilitator

Permanent Part Time Position - 22.8 Hours per week

Location: Morwell, Moe, Traralgon & Churchill

Salary Range - $38.55 - $44.32 per hour plus 11% Superannuation

Department - Family Services

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

The Role

The Parent Group Facilitator will:

• Lead and Facilitate engaging sessions for New Parents, fostering a supportive environment for sharing experiences, knowledge and resources.
• Coordinate and oversee New Parent Groups throughout the municipality, promoting inclusive and networking opportunities for families transitioning into parenthood
• Provide guidance and access to relevant resources, workshops, and support services, empowering new parents with essential tools and information for navigating early parenthood.

About you

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with a non-judgmental approach, and the ability to communicate with families, groups, other employees, and other service providers.

You'll need:

• A Diploma or above qualification in Children's Services, Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Psychology, Community Services, or relevant field.
• Experience in working with families, including group and individual parenting interventions.
• Current Driver's License and Working with Children Check.
• Proficient computer skills.

Successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

To apply

Go Further at Latrobe City Council

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

Our salaries are competitive, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

To apply:

Visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your application.

Applications will close at 11:59PM Tuesday 2nd April 2024 

For more information contact Natalie Watts - Team Leader Family Health on 0438 660 *** for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.