• Part time position - permanent – various sites across Kingston Council, Melbourne
• Hours of work: Monday 9:00am-3:30pm and Tuesday 9am-1pm, Wednesday 9:00am-3:30pm Thursday 9am-1pm - School Terms.
• Salary range - $79,015.76 - $90,992.34 pa pro rata, plus superannuation 
• Convenient location next to public transport
• High performing team
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent employee benefits
• Career development opportunity

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,500 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management. (external positions only)

The Kingston City Council is committed to supporting families and children and operate Little Learners, Pop-up and Supported Playgroups that are professionally facilitated.

The role

We are seeking a Playgroup Facilitator professional to join the Children's Services Partnerships team. 

The Playgroup Facilitator will plan, coordinate and implement a range of high quality facilitated playgroup sessions including playgroups that incorporate the Smalltalk program with a that focus on providing developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 0-5 years whilst supporting the individual needs of the families who attend the playgroup sessions.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of Future Orientated, Accountable, Dynamic, Expert, Community and Celebration.
• Expertise and demonstrated experience in early years services.
• Be passionate, caring and nurturing.
• Contribute positively to the team culture.
• Energetic and friendly.

What we can offer

This is a part-time permanent position.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

The salary for this position starts at $79,015.76 (Band 5) per annum pro rata plus superannuation.

How to Apply

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. 

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download, please contact Alysia Regan, Senior Supported Playgroup Facilitator, alysia.regan@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.