• Job no: KAXNN
• Preston location, Wurundjeri Country
• Part time 0.6, Fixed term role until 30/06/2026
• $97k pa + 11.5% superannuation + salary packaging up to $15,900 pa

The Opportunity

The ELF Program delivers high-quality, evidence-based supported playgroups for families with children ranging from newborns to school age. This role focuses on strengthening early learning, promoting play-based learning, and building parental confidence using trauma-informed, therapeutic activities.

The ELF supported playgroups offer a safe and playful learning environment for families. The team work collaboratively to provide high-quality parent and child supported playgroups targeting families experiencing vulnerability.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Supported Playgroup Facilitator, you will:

• Co-facilitate three supported playgroups across the week in the City of Whittlesea 
• Promote early learning through play, fostering positive parent-child relationships
• Provide case support, connecting families to community services and resources
• Work collaboratively with early education, health, and welfare services to support families 

About You

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled professional with experience in group work and case support with families and young children who is:

• Passionate about early childhood development and trauma-informed care, with a strong understanding of play-based learning and its role in supporting children’s growth and development.
• Has the ability to engage culturally diverse communities, apply creative approaches to participation, and promote safe, playful learning environments.
• Knowledgeable about child development, family violence frameworks (MARAM), early parenting and the secondary and tertiary service systems that aim to support the best interests of children and families
• Bachelor Level qualified in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted ASAP.

Queries to Nicole Ducat - Team Leader, ELF on 0429 087 761.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.