Physical Health Assessment - Supported Playgroups.PDF
Job Task Analysis - Supported Playgroups.PDF
Join a supportive and community-focused team
Enjoy family-friendly school hours that support work-life balance
Permanent part-time role (16 hours per week), working Wednesday to Friday
$83,421 - $96,065 pa pro rata + superannuation
About The Team
Reporting to the Senior Supported Playgroup Facilitator, you'll be part of a passionate and collaborative team committed to supporting children and families. Together, we deliver high-quality, inclusive programs that create positive outcomes in our community
About This Opportunity
The City of Kingston delivers Supported Playgroups for preschool-aged children and their families. Through play-based learning, we support children's development, strengthen family connections, build parenting confidence, and help families access community services and supports.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate Supported Playgroup sessions that support children's learning and development
Create safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments for children and families
Build positive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds
Encourage participation, connection, and community engagement
Work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and service providers
Provide family support, information, referrals, and in-home support as required
Your Skills And Experience
You are a relationship-focused professional with a passion for supporting children and families.
You Will Bring
A minimum Diploma in Children's Services, Community Services, Social Work, or a related qualification
Experience facilitating playgroups or working within early childhood education and care settings




Strong skills in family engagement and relationship building
Experience supporting vulnerable families using a strengths-based approach
Knowledge of playgroup guidelines, industry standards, and best-practice approaches within the early years and family support sectors
The ability to provide information, referrals, and practical support to families
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston's values of
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Don't meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes.
Enquiries
For any enquiries about the position, please contact, Rachel Adams, Senior Supported Playgroup Facilitator at ******
To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ******
About Kingston
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 1,600 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.
Why you'll love working for us
Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
Flexible Work Options, including remote and work adaptable work hours
Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
Salary Packaging
Purchase leave options
Career development opportunities,
Study/development assistance
Discounted gym memberships
16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Social club events
Close to Public transport
Free Onsite parking
For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
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.
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