• 18 Months Fixed Term/ Part time contract
• 22. 5 hours per week over 3 or 4 days depending on candidate
• Various locations around Sydney

About Us

Playgroup NSW is the leading organisation dedicated to fostering connection, learning, and play for families with young children across New South Wales.

For over 50 years, Playgroup NSW has delivered and linked families to, vital services such as parent support groups and playgroups for those experiencing vulnerability and diversity, and those who value community connections.

Thousands of families join Playgroup and parent support sessions each week, strengthening their parenting skills, supporting their children’s learning and development and equally as important, building their village.

Through community-led programs, Playgroup NSW also offers meaningful volunteer opportunities, empowering volunteers to foster connections through the power of play. With every program designed to help families navigate the challenges of parenting, create meaningful connections, and build strong, resilient communities.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Program Coordinator MyTime to join our village to support the planning, coordination, facilitation and administration of the MyTime Program.

About MyTime

MyTime support groups are a national initiative for parents and carers of children aged 0-18 years with disability or a chronic medical condition. MyTime is an opportunity for members to socialise and share ideas with other parents and carers. The program helps parents find out about available community support and meet others who understand the rewards and intensity of the caring role.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate regular MyTime groups.
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, and training of MyTime staff members.
• Provide support to MyTime facilitators to effectively plan, establish, and facilitate MyTime groups, consistently working towards achieving set KPIs to meet organisational goals.
• Support the engagements of service delivery partners and local MyTime communities.
• Support the engagements with relevant professionals to promote programs and encourage referrals.
• Coordinate Program evaluation, data collection and reporting activities as guided by the Program Lead to ensure the program is being delivered
• Support and contribute to program development to improve the quality of
• Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• A NSW Working with Children check is required

About you

As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in facilitating groups in peer support settings.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and coordinating programs / projects
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining relevant
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a larger team
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft 365 programs including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• A current Working with Children (Employee) Check, or a willingness to obtain this

The below will be highly regarded:

• Willingness to travel to visit groups
• Understanding of the Early Years and Disability sector
• Demonstrated experience working with families and children from vulnerable backgrounds
• Sound understanding of the role playgroups have in improving outcomes for children, families, and communities
• Understanding of the issues impacting families with children with disabilities
• Knowledge and understanding of Program Planning
• A current driver’s licence

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click Apply Now, we'd love to hear from you.