Supported Playgroup Facilitator

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Introduction:
Horsham Rural City Council is a vibrant municipality located approximately 300 kilmoetres north-west of Melbourne. The majority of its 19,880 residents are located in Horsham, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture.

The region is a significant producer of dryland, broad-acre cereals and agrculture is one of the region's main industries. There is an abundance of wide-open space, small populations and diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park.

Horsham Rural City Council is proud to be an inclusive and an equal opportunity employer. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements and people of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Description:
An exciting opportunity to join the dedicated early year's team at the Kalkee Road Children's & Community Hub has arisen.

The part-time role joins an existing job-share arrangement and is primarily responsible for delivering the supported playgroup program (Smalltalk model). On-the-job training in the program will be provided. The role offers flexible working hours and may suit someone currently working toward a suitable qualification.

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Skills and Experiences:
The ideal applicant will have qualifications in early years, social work, health or community development. Alongside this, you will have experience in faclitating groups, connecting with families, role-modelling and building parenting confidence all within a strengths-based framework. Applicants should also possess highly developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and a capacity to relate effectively with families in the community.