$63,513 + 9.5% Superannuation (prorata)

Permanent Part Time (19 hours a week)

City of Melbourne offer very generous parental leave conditions. For more information on what it is like working with us at City of Melbourne please go to working with us at City of Melbourne

City of Melbourne recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. You will be supported in your application via our Aboriginal Employment Officer, Mariah Johnson.

How this position makes the difference to City of Melbourne…

Our purpose as employees of the City of Melbourne is ‘Working Together for Melbourne’.

The Parenting Group Facilitator plans, delivers and evaluates playgroup programs and assists in the development and delivery of parent education programs and playgroups. 

City of Melbourne is an inclusive, diverse, and flexible organisation. Being flexible, diverse and inclusive brings out the best in our people. Our goal is to create a flexible environment with an ‘all roles flex’ culture where we can respond in the most agile way to meet the demands of work while providing employees with the ability to drive their own careers and quality of life. We strive to meet the demands of our employees’ professional lives while they can accomplish their priorities outside of work and have a positive work life balance.

The position is part of a larger team that will invest in your development and collaboration opportunities broadly within the City of Melbourne’s internal and external networks.

The team are…

• Enthusiastic team players
• Take responsibility for personal performance
• Respect confidentiality
• Adaptable in handling change
• Persist in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks.

You can bring… (selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – integrity, courage, accountability, respect and excellence;
• A tertiary qualification to Diploma level in Early Childhood or another relevant qualification with extensive experience in working with young children under school age
• An excellent understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development  Framework and  extensive knowledge of child development
• Experience in facilitating playgroups and  providing programs and activities which support, foster and promote the learning of young children
• Experience in positive parent/child interactions
• Ability to work innovatively and flexibly and independently manage time and set priorities to achieve objectives in an efficient and timely manner
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to work effectively with diverse cultural, socio-economic, language and ability groups within an integrated team model of service delivery.

To view the position description and physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter responding to the selection criteria (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You will bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Anita Marsden, Coordinator Parenting Services

The Advertised Close Date and other important information can be found on www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/careers.

City of Melbourne is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.

If you have a disability and require advice and support during the recruitment process, we encourage you to apply or contact us on the details listed below.

City of Melbourne’s People and Culture Operations Team and our Aboriginal Employment Officer, Mariah, welcome your general questions on (03) 9658 9140 between the hours of 8:30am and 1:00pm Monday to Friday.

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