Playgroup Facilitator

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for families and carers to interact within a safe, family-friendly environment
• Work collaboratively with the Hub Coordinator to provide holistic service delivery
• Encourage family involvement in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs
• Monitor the development of children and identify any potential concerns or delays
• Manage the purchase and maintenance of playgroup resources
• Provide regular reports to the Program Manager
• Demonstrate knowledge of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
• Proactively raise concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people

Requirements

• Experience in the facilitation of playgroups for families with young children
• Experience working with vulnerable families and those from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated knowledge of strengths-based practice and community capacity building
• Knowledge of current best practices in early childhood education
• Knowledge of early intervention and prevention practices for children aged 0-12 years
• Knowledge of positive parenting skills and child behaviour support strategies
• Current driver's licence
• Ability to obtain a national police history check and a working with children clearance

Benefits

• Rewarding work making a meaningful difference in the community
• Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your taxable income
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Opportunities for volunteering
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day and Work Anniversary Day off

About the Company

Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we have been standing alongside people in need, offering real hope and evidence-based support services to tackle the root causes of homelessness and disadvantage.