About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and community-focused

Supported Playgroup Facilitator to join our Early Years Team at Knox City

Council In this rewarding role, you will facilitate and deliver the Smalltalk Supported

Playgroup Program, funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

(DFFH). Working directly with eligible families through supported playgroups and in-home sessions, you will help build parenting confidence, strengthen parent-child relationships, and support positive outcomes for children's learning, development and wellbeing. This is a fantastic role for someone committed to early childhood development,

family support, and creating inclusive, engaging learning environments. As part of our dedicated Early Years team, you'll contribute to improving outcomes for children and families while making a meaningful difference in your community.

We offer a supportive and collaborative workplace where your skills and expertise will help children get the best possible start in life. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. This is a part time permanent role 15.2 hours across the week, preferably 2 days

(7.6 hours a day) based at Knox Civic Centre. This is a Band 5 classified role. Remuneration will be $83,593.07 to $97,258.47

(pro rata) depending on experience, plus superannuation in accordance with the

Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role The key selection criteria for this role are:

Experience in providing quality children’s programs using a strength-based family-centred approach Demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate information and education groups for adults within set timeframes Ability to plan effectively to support and link families to local support services Ability to form and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders Highly developed communication skills (both written and oral)



Highly developed interpersonal skills with a particular focus on strength based and customer focused approaches Experience in the provision of services to children and families including dealing with people of diverse backgrounds, including those from CALD backgrounds, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and families with children with disabilities.

How to apply Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter addressing the key criteria selection online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:45pm on Tuesday 11 August 2026. All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. For further information on this role please contact Leanne Michaud, Team Leader

Playgroup on 9298 8348 or email [email protected] A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox

City Council Jobs and Careers page.

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. Why work at Knox Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth Support towards further study 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships Employee Assistance Program (EAP)



for support in managing personal and work-related challenges. To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

[https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/our-council/jobs-and-careers/why-work-knox] Inherent requirements To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtm7vMGU3QfVYtgc8nnNaFsc4I32AwH8d3kNCApPDQwSxOrUfQD1i5dQnU9peQfSfTEY915-ec0ObwKhUwo4TmXkmqgYMR2EW5B_j7P9QZUGAyEzhm4gCDRqv9gOeZ36giJOi7PWFbMxGz0MyVFL6vlg%7e%7e] Our commitments Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs,

events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All

Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City

Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. Follow us For more information about Knox City Council and to stay up to date, follow us on LinkedIn [https://au.linkedin.com/company/knox-city-council].

📌 Supported Playgroup Facilitator (Melbourne)
🏢 Knox City Council
📍 Melbourne