Supported Playgroup Facilitator at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

81005.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Facilitation, Childhood Development, Intercultural Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Assessment, Case Management, Community Outreach, Group Work Facilitation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role The Supported Playgroup Facilitator with ensure that playgroups and established in a way that provide opportunities for eligible families to develop parenting skills and confidence to support their children’s development. Supported playgroups are for families with children aged birth to 4 years of age. Work type: Casual Classification: Band 5 $51.23 per hour (including casual loading Key responsibilities include: * Develop culturally appropriate and accessible playgroup sessions that meet the needs of various age groups and diverse backgrounds. * Offer home visiting support to families within the guidelines of the small talk playgroup model. * Be a key contact and representative of the City when in communication with external agencies with support from people leaders. * Deliver the playgroup in accordance with current funding guidelines, such as the Small Talk model. * Organise the establishment of areas to conduct Supported Playgroups including sourcing appropriate venues to run the sessions, liaising with venue holders, support the tasks involved in maintain current invoicing and leasing agreements, and maintain auditing and risk assessments of the playgroup venue you conduct playgroup in. * Develop relationships with families within the Supported Playgroup program and promote engagement with In-Home Support and follow-ups as required * Develop relationships with local stakeholders and referral sources to develop referral pathways for disadvantaged families. Effectively engage and support families from diverse backgrounds and encourage participation in playgroup experiences. About you To be successful in this role, you will have experience in working in a similar position, have the ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, and have a passion for supporting childhood development. * Relevant qualification in Early Childhood/Education, Social work/Community Services or Health (e.g. Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services, Social Welfare or registered Nurse/MCH). * Completion of Small Talk training. * Recent experience in development and facilitation of programs and group work for pre-school aged children. * Working with Children Check If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Tracey Marshall – Team Leader Family Services Development | TMarshall@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [TMarshall@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

Establish and facilitate supported playgroups for families with children aged 0-4 to develop parenting skills and childhood development. Responsibilities include sourcing venues, managing risk assessments, and building referral pathways with local stakeholders.