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    Supported Playgroup Co-ordinator

    Greenacre Area Community Centre
    • 7 hrs pw – SCHCADS Award Level 3/4 depending on qualifications and experience
    • Work in the heart of Greenacre’s CBD

    Benefits

    • Friendly and supportive team environment working towards a shared vision About You
    • You are passionate about working with children and want to help them grow and develop
    • You are a professional worker with early childhood qualifications and experience with families with children.
    • You are adaptable and flexible with your time
    • You love engaging with families and community
    • You can lead and grow the playgroup and work collaboratively with the staff team to ensure you exceed the desired parental and children outcomes for local families.

    About The Role

    We support our staff to meet their work/life balance aspirations and wherever possible we aim to show flexibility with work hours. Some of the other ways we support our staff include:

    • Bonus 3 days paid Christmas Leave
    • Salary Sacrifice
    • Access to external training and staff development opportunities

    As the Playgroup Co-ordinator, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and co-ordinating our Supported Playgroup, including leading the playgroup team in developing proactive engagement strategies and working closely with our Child & Family Counsellor/Caseworker as a referral point and support for families as well as collaborating with our Community Strengthening team, on community events to increase the participation of families in community life.

    The role has a face to face component, 2 hours per week, as well as project administration and community engagement and networking.

    You will be responsible for the smooth operation of the playgroup, maintaining compliance with policies and funding agreements, and providing support to playgroup staff, volunteers and families.

    This position requires exceptional planning, organisational and interpersonal skills, as well as a genuine commitment to the well-being and development of children and their families.

    The role will start at 7 hrs per week, with the potential to market and grow, pending funding.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Co-ordinate a weekly, high- quality Supported Playgroup that is accessible to all members of the local community, with specific focus on CALD, vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
    • Provide a range of developmentally appropriate activities and apply the (EYLF) to guide and influence planning and practice.
    • Provide structured and positive learning environment in which children can socialise, play and learn.
    • Communicate with playgroup families about the specific needs of their child/ren and provide a link between to other health and community services and facilitate referrals.
    • Co-ordinate the delivery of Evidenced Based Parenting Programs to support parents in the implementation of positive strategies to assist with their child's development.
    • Participate in relevant local networks / interagencies, to exchange information and enhance service delivery and referral pathways for playgroup families.
    • Collect and analyse client data to strengthen and enhance service provision.
    • Meet or exceed annual client data targets and comply with DEX reporting requirements
    • Maintain program accountabilities in accordance with funding contract.

    About Us

    Greenacre Area Community Centre (GACC) is a not-for-profit community organisation offering a range of services and programs to the local communities of Greenacre, Chullora, Mt Lewis, and the wider Canterbury Bankstown Local Government Area.

    Whilst programs and services have evolved over the years in response to community needs and the availability of funding, GACC has retained its focus on providing community strengthening/ capacity building programs for the whole community, with a particular focus on children, young people, families, and vulnerable/ disadvantaged people.

    GACC has built strong local networks and collaborates with other agencies to increase community access to services.

    GACC offers the following services and programs

    • Information & / Referral services
    • School Holiday Activities
    • Child and Family Counselling and Case Work Services
    • Workshops/classes/groups
    • Food Share Program
    • WDO Program
    • Community Events
    • Community Development
    • Volunteering
    • and more

    Our Purpose

    Greenacre Area Community Centre provides a range of services and activities that address local issues and strengthen our community. We are a central access point for information, support and community engagement. We offer a safe, welcoming space for all, with a focus on expanding opportunities for vulnerable and disadvantaged community members.

    Our Vision, Purpose, Values and Goals

    Vision

    An inclusive, empowered, and engaged community

    Values

    Ethical: We work in a way which is honest, right, and fair

    Socially Just: We advocate for equality. We support people to improve their lives and claim their human rights.

    Inclusive: We work to create a community where everyone feels they belong, no matter who they are, where they are from, or what their life journey has been.

    Collaborative: We promote genuine community engagement and participation. We listen to the community so we can continually improve. We build partnerships, and collaborate with our colleagues inside and outside of the organisation.

    Creative: We use our imagination, energy, and resourcefulness to find new and innovative ways to achieve our Vision

    Sustainable: We operate in a way that supports environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

    Selection Criteria

    Essential:

    • Completed Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood Studies
    • Minimum 3 years experience working with children 0-5years of age in a playgroup or similar setting.
    • Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and ability to implement
    • Proven program planning and co-ordination skills
    • A proven capacity or experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse, indigenous and vulnerable families
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including well developed report writing skills
    • Proven community engagement and networking skills
    • Ability to comply with client data collection systems
    • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite/emails/internet and social media
    • Physical ability to get down on the floor and sit with children/play games/move small furniture such as children’s tables.
    • Access to a fully insured motor vehicle registered in NSW and a current driver’s licence

    Desirable:

    • Relevant community language
    • Experience with volunteers

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please submit your completed application, including the following documents , via the 'Apply Now" button.

    1. A current Resume’ including two work referees – one of whom is a direct supervisor
    2. A statement addressing the Selection Criteria - this should be submitted on a separate document and must answer each point of the Essential and Desirable

    Applications that do not address the Essential Criteria will not be considered.

    Enquiries: [email protected] using the subject line: Supported Playgroup Co-ordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs / 0406 063 949

    Playgroups are an important part of the early childhood experience

    Guidelines for Applicants is attached.

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