• Part-time 27 hours (0.35 FTE), Fixed-term position until 30 June 2023
• Social & Community Services Employee - Level 2

About us

We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.

Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

The Opportunity

Junction has an exciting opportunity available in the form of a Playgroup Facilitator, in this role you will engage and develop meaningful solid relationships with children and families through creating a stimulating and positive learning environment for children. You will actively engage with children to role model appropriate play and deliver play sessions with developmentally appropriate activities across all developmental domains.

Drawing from your prior experience in childcare/playgroup settings, you will be able to deliver a variety of play sessions that support positive parenting, create opportunities for socialisation, enriched play, and healthy nutrition and make a positive impact on children, their families, and our community.

About you

We are seeking a highly motivated person who:

• Has experience working in a childcare or playgroup setting
• Holds a Certificate III qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• Has an understanding of child behavioural management strategies
• Has demonstrated knowledge of safe food handling techniques

What We Offer

• Values-driven culture
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits
• Great professional development opportunities
• A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of leave to spend however you want
• A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman

You Will Need To:

• Complete our online application process
• Hold a current Working with Children Check
• Hold a current Child Safe Environments Certificate
• Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process

Junction is committed to ensuring that our workplace is safe and free from known risks to the health and safety of employees, volunteers, students, and people we work with. Due to the nature of our services, you will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status once appointed to the role.

How to Apply

Click on the "Apply Now" now button to be redirected to our recruitment site. Please ensure you complete all questions before submitting your application.

For further confidential inquiries contact Tammy Elvin, Team Leader Community Connections on 08 8392 3080.

Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse.

A position description is attached.