Supported Playgroup Facilitator – Mallee Track - Part Time Position

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Council’s Community Care Branch is recruiting for the position of Supported Playgroup Facilitator – Mallee Track – R2462

This position is based on the Mallee Track and will require the successful applicant to work a minimum 7 hours per week. This includes 3 hours each week dedicated to facilitating a playgroup. Flexible work arrangements may be negotiated for the remaining hours.
 

Position Objectives The officer will be responsible for:

• Providing opportunities in the Mallee Track Region for families of children aged birth to four years, to strengthen parenting skills and confidence to support their children’s development.
• Facilitating Playgroups in the Mallee Track Region
• Providing in-home support to eligible families
   

Qualifications and ExperienceIdeally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Diploma Level in early childhood, welfare, community services, health or relevant tertiary qualification or significant relevant experience
• Ability to provide children’s learning and development experiences and model play experiences within Supported Playgroup settings
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in group work and facilitation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
• Competent with word processing, Microsoft packages including excel
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain prior to commencement.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain
   

Salary and Conditions The position is classified within Band 5 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $75,461.88 to $86,603.92 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
 

Applying for this positionAll applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered  

Submit your application

By email to: **************@mildura.vic.gov.au
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.

In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura

By mail to:

Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502

More information Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8***
Email **************@mildura.vic.gov.au