• Permanent Full Time
• Band 5A ($73,393 per annum) plus 9.5% Super plus monthly ADO
• CBD Fringe Location

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change in population growth, redevelopment, and a transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses and opportunities. Maribyrnong is becoming a sought after residential area and a destination for foodies.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available to join Maribyrnong City Council's Early Years team as the Early Years Officer - Supported Playgroups. Reporting to the Team Leader Early Years, this role focuses on facilitating supported playgroups for families parenting under difficult circumstances with an aim to develop the skills and confidence of parents to support their children's development and wellbeing.

This position is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Applications from those who are open to job sharing will be welcomed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Playgroup delivery, including providing a positive playgroup experience for families experiencing disadvantage;
• In-Home Coaching, including delivering Smalltalk strategies to families within the playgroup sessions and In-Home Support sessions;
• Developing partnerships with organisations to support the engagement of families and transition to other universal and specialised services; and
• Supporting families to link to services such as Maternal and Child Health Services (MCH), early childhood education and care services and family support services to enable families to receive services appropriate to their needs.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Children's Services, Social Work or equivalent at Diploma level or above;
• An understanding of and a commitment to supporting the practices and processes as outlined in the DHHS Supported Playgroup Program Guidelines and other early years best practice guidelines;
• Skills in providing opportunities to support and advocate positive parenting strategies to families; and
• Demonstrated experience in the facilitation of effective communication and engagement range of community members including those from CALD and Indigenous backgrounds.

This role also requires the successful person to have the following:

• Current Victorian driver's licence;
• Current Working with Children Check; and
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

We are looking for an empathetic and passionate professional with experience working in a multidisciplinary team using a strength-based approach to service provision. So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

Please include in your application a Resume and Cover Letter outlining your suitability and relevant experience for this role.

For further details and a copy of the position description please visit us at: http://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au.

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Enquiries: Jenny Rukuwai, Team Leader Early Years on 03 9688 0119.