We are excited to announce that we are hiring for a new Part Time position 22.5 hours per week at Playgroup Victoria Inc. – Great Start Program Officer. This is a fixed term position ending June 30th, 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to the support of new community playgroups and be a part of our growing team.

Playgroup Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation that supports children and families to flourish through increased access to community and participation in playgroups.

Project Accountabilities

• Support the design, implementation of the program including the selection and mentoring.
• Coordinate application and assessment process
• Liaise and communicate with successful applicants
• Coordinate grant funds for playgroup and financial management of spending allocated funds
• Create and coordinate networking opportunities for successful playgroups. Potentially including social media
• Engage with recipients to determine their needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops (online and/or in person) to support participating playgroups
• Communicate with a range of key stakeholders including professional and community members
• Coordinate visits to successful applicants

See attached Position Description for further details.

Attached is the Position Description that outlines the purpose of the position and further outlines the key responsibilities and the Key Selection Criteria.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Leanne on ph. 0466 965 976 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Great Start Program Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants will be selected according to how their skills and experience align with the Selection Criteria.