- Make a real difference to the local community

- Full-Time, Ongoing

- Access to Salary Packaging

- Generous Annual Leave

The Role

This role focuses on the planning and delivery of high quality, culturally responsive playgroup programs and services for the Wathaurong community. The position supports children's learning and development, kindergarten readiness, parent engagement and community connection through culturally safe, inclusive and strengths-based playgroup experiences.

About You

- Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

- Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services

- Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Protected Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with families, community members and stakeholders, build positive relationships, and communicate in a culturally appropriate and professional manner

- Ability to work autonomously to manage own workload,



cooperate as part of a team and follow processes

Desirable

- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

- Certificate III, working towards or willing to obtain a qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care

*A police check, Working with Children Check, Vaccination Certificate and current Driver Licence are required for all positions.

About Us

Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au

How to Apply

A Position Description can be viewed on our website at: http://www.wathaurong.org.au/careers-with-us/

Applications should consist of a current resume and a cover letter, submitted in Word or PDF format before the closing date of 06/09/2026.

Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.

📌 Wathaurong Playgroup Facilitator (Warrnambool)
🏢 Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative
📍 Warrnambool