Supported Playgroup Facilitator

The facilitator’s role includes developing strategic referral pathways with services such as maternal and child health services, early childhood education and care services and family support services to ensure that families receive services appropriate to their needs.

The responsibilities of this role include running Supported Playgroups (incorporating the Smalltalk program) for disadvantaged families and also providing in-home support.

To be successful in this role you will need.

Qualifications
Essential

Diploma in early childhood education / teaching, children’s services, community services, social welfare, social work, maternal and child health registered nurse or equivalent qualification.

Driver license valid in Victoria

Employee Working with Children Check

Experience
Essential

Demonstrated experience in facilitating groups and engaging disadvantaged and/or vulnerable families to ensure their participation in Supported Playgroups and in-home support.

Key selection criteria 1

Demonstrated understanding of child development and play-based learning.

Key selection criteria 2

Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate outcomes, engage with varied groups, and prepare and present reports and case notes as required.

Key selection criteria 3

Proven ability to monitor, track and prioritise own workload to meet set requirements within determined time-frames.

Applications that fail to address the above key selection criteria will not be considered for this position.

For more information

A full position description, the key selection criteria and information on how to apply can be found in the information package, or by requesting a copy from Customer Service on (03) 5568 0***.

For further information about the position or duties involved, please contact Katie Harvey, Early Childhood Health Coordinator on 0428 395 *** o *******@moyne.vic.gov.au

Postal Applications 

Confidential – Supported Playgroup Facilitator
People and Culture Coordinator
Moyne Shire Council
PO Box 51
Port Fairy VIC 3284 

Applications
Applications for this position close 10:00 AM, 20 May 2024 Moyne Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity