Supported Playgroup Facility

Job Details $ per hour – Competitive pay for meaningful community impact 0.9 FTE – Autonomous role with stable, year‑round income Term‑Based Hours (Mon‑Fri) – Work concentrated hours with maximised school holiday breaks About Whitehorse City Council Whitehorse City Council places community at the heart of everything it does. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and empower employees to innovate and consistently strive for excellent customer experience. The five pillars of this transformation focus on: Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery Great Organisational Culture Innovation and Continuous Improvement Good Governance and Integrity Long Term Financial Sustainability The role We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Supported Playgroup Facilitator to deliver the vital Smalltalk program. This role offers an opportunity to work directly with vulnerable families across Whitehorse City Council to enhance parent‑child interaction, promote early childhood learning, and build strong community connections. Responsibilities Plan, implement and facilitate engaging Supported Playgroups, incorporating the evidence‑based Smalltalk parenting strategies. Provide essential In‑Home Support/Coaching to eligible families, building their confidence in supporting their child’s development. Actively recruit families, manage enrolments, and develop strategic referral pathways with local community services. Conduct administration, reporting, and strategic program planning to ensure compliance and quality service delivery. Work Pattern and Benefits Full‑time hours (Mon‑Fri) during the approximately 40 weeks of Victorian school terms to ensure consistent service delivery. Guaranteed holidays – extended, guaranteed time off during school holiday periods, including accrued annual leave, public holidays and scheduled non‑working days. Salary stability – the 0.9 FTE salary is paid consistently every fortnight, providing financial stability year‑round, whether working or on a scheduled break. About you To be successful you must have well‑developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of families, other professionals and team members. You must work autonomously and efficiently to meet key deliverables, and possess relevant qualifications and experience in facilitating parenting groups. Key Selection Criteria Qualifications & Smalltalk expertise – tertiary qualifications in early education and care services, family support, social work or equivalent at Diploma level or above, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; must have completed the Parenting Research Centre (PRC) Smalltalk program, or be willing to complete the program. Program implementation & evaluation – demonstrated experience in planning, implementing, administering and evaluating supported playgroups or similar social support programmes. In‑home support delivery – demonstrated experience delivering In‑home Support programmes and practices. Communication & interpersonal skills – highly developed interpersonal skills, including excellent written and oral communication, particularly in engaging respectfully with vulnerable and diverse families. Strategic & organisational skills – demonstrated strategic planning, organisation and time‑management skills, using data for continuous programme optimisation. In return, we will offer The ability to make a difference – contribute to the community and see how your work benefits diverse families. Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility programme that promotes work‑life balance. An extensive health and wellbeing offering – Employee Assistance Program, private health insurance, health checks, discounted gym membership and facilities, and an active health and wellness programme. Career opportunities – engaging work and the chance to apply your skills and experience. Transformation – an enlightened journey to empowering all employees to innovate and continually improve. Reward & recognition – extensive reward and recognition programme, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance and leadership development. Further Information Further information is available from Melanie Sledge on . Applicants must specifically address the key selection criteria in their application. To apply, include your CV and a separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria; you may combine your cover letter with your CV as there is a limit of two files per application. Applications close 1 December 2025. About Whitehorse The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree‑lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities. Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. As one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils, our workforce of approximately 1300 employees aims for an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Employee Benefits A welcoming and supportive working environment. Great opportunities for training and long‑term career within local government. Extensive employee health and wellbeing programmes including flexible working arrangements. Salary sacrifice options for gym, childcare and superannuation, and access to novated vehicle leases. Competitive terms and conditions of employment. Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport. Commitment to Safety and Inclusion Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child‑safe organisation and maintaining a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments. #J-18808-Ljbffr