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About Hindmarsh Shire
Located in western Victoria’s beautiful Wimmera region, Hindmarsh Shire sits between Melbourne and Adelaide on the Western Highway, bordered by the Little Desert and Wyperfeld National Parks. Here, you can enjoy a rural lifestyle with the benefits of a regional city nearby.
Our shire is home to friendly communities across Nhill, Dimboola, Rainbow, and Jeparit, offering great local schools, safe neighbourhoods, and a relaxed pace of life. Explore scenic walking and cycling trails along rivers, lakes, and wetlands or enjoy vibrant local cafés, bakeries, and boutique shops – there is something for everyone.
Join our small, values-driven team delivering services to over 5,500 residents across 7,500 km² - and discover a place where community, opportunity, and lifestyle come together.
Hindmarsh Shire Council currently has the following vacancy:
Supported Playgroup Facilitator
Part Time, Fixed Term to 30 June 2028 (30 hours per fortnight)
Salary commencing at $39.06 per hour (plus superannuation)
Are you passionate about supporting families, building confidence in parents, and helping children thrive during their most important early years? Hindmarsh Shire Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Supported Playgroup Facilitator to deliver meaningful programs that make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable families.
This is your opportunity to lead supported playgroups across the Shire, deliver the evidence‑based Smalltalk program, and provide personalised in‑home support to families who need it most.
We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, approachable, and confident working with families from diverse backgrounds. You will be skilled in early childhood development, family support, or community services, and able to deliver structured programs while adapting to individual family needs. If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to receive your application!
To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and a response specifically addressing the key selection criteria:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Children’s Services, Community Services, Social Work or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework including the Practice Principles and Learning Outcomes and Early Childhood Learning and Development stages.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish trust with vulnerable families and engage in a variety of strategies to encourage attendance and participation of group sessions.
- Previous experience working with a diverse range of people, including those from varied social, cultural and economic backgrounds in a respectful and meaningful manner.
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical, police check and Working with Children Check.
Applications that do not address the key selection criteria may not be considered for shortlisting to the interview stage.
More information and the position description are available at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/work-in-council. Applications close Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 12:00noon.
For enquiries on this position, please contact Katherine Colbert, Manager Community Strategy and Engagement, on 03 5391 4444.
Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
