Location: Kingswood NSW ****
Permanent Part Time- 18 hours per week, commencing Jan ****
Salary: $77,375 + Super + Salary Packaging
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need!
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive.
United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia and respond to the growing needs of people across the country.
Together, we're building hope and possibility for all.
Find out more about us
and
our purpose
.
Your Opportunity
Ready to make a difference through prevention and early support?
Join our vibrant CAFS Program, supporting children, young people and families experiencing or at risk of vulnerability.
You'll help deliver flexible, trauma-informed services and welcoming supported playgroups that encourage creativity, connection and early learning, while strengthening family relationships and parental wellbeing.
Supported playgroups provide a welcoming, family-centred early childhood intervention service for children and their families.
Led by skilled practitioners, the playgroups create opportunities for parents and children to play, connect and socialise while supporting children's early learning and parental wellbeing.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Prepare resources and materials for supported playgroups and group activities
Facilitate engaging group activities for children and families
Provide opportunities for families and carers to interact in a safe, family-friendly environment
Work collaboratively with the Hub Coordinator to support holistic service delivery
Encourage family involvement in the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs




Assist with set-up, pack-down and light snack preparation
Pre-plan and organise resources for upcoming group sessions
Monitor children's development and identify any concerns or developmental delays
Purchase and maintain playgroup resources
Provide regular reports and updates to the Program Manager or Project Coordinator
Demonstrate knowledge of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
Proactively raise concerns about issues affecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people engaging with Mission Australia services
Requirements for Success
Experience facilitating playgroups for families with young children
Experience working with vulnerable families with young children
Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated knowledge of strengths-based practice and the principles of community capacity building
Knowledge of current best practice in early childhood education
Knowledge of recommended early intervention and prevention practice for children aged 0–12 years
Knowledge of positive parenting skills and child behaviour support strategies
Current driver's licence
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and hold clearance to work with children and vulnerable people.
Your advantages




Rewarding work where you can make a meaningful difference every day
Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
Volunteering opportunities
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Extra leave, including Mission Australia Thank You Day and a Work Anniversary Day off
Salary packaging details are available through
AccessPay
.
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
We actively support and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
We aim to make the recruitment and employee experience as accessible and inclusive as possible.
If you are skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you are welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application,
please email ****** or visit our
Careers page
for additional contact details.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact ******.
How to apply
Click 'Apply' and send your application today!
As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received.
Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.
Thank you.

📌 Playgroup Facilitator (New South Wales)
🏢 Mission Australia
📍 New South Wales