**Immediate start - Join our collaborative and welcoming team at Community Gateway!!**:
- ** PPT - 15 hours per week, based in Lismore**:
- **SCHADS level 4 + Super + Bonus leave + Generous salary packaging options (take home more pay!)**
Community Gateway strongly values our employees and the important work they do for the community in delivering emergency relief and welfare services, community connections, and community capacity building.
Established in Lismore nearly 50 years ago, we are firmly embedded in the communities we support. Today we are a QIP accredited organisation, with over 20 programs and services in Lismore, Grafton, and across the Far North Coast.
We provide a range of initiatives to develop and recognise our staff, and provide opportunities for regular team building events, and cooperative projects.
**The Role**
We are seeking a passionate Supported Playgroup Coordinator to lead a weekly playgroup program for children aged 0-5 years. This role focuses on fostering the development and wellbeing of both children and parents, while addressing barriers to participation and promoting inclusivity.
Working within a community development framework, you will collaborate with local stakeholders to promote the playgroup, build referral pathways, and create a supportive, accessible environment for families.
**Selection Criteria**
- Essential_
- A relevant tertiary level degree and/or 2 years' experience.
- Experience working with and facilitating 0-5 age groups - including program planning and case note writing
- Experience in building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships with
- Knowledge of community development frameworks and best practices within the community sector
- Knowledge and interest in writing and developing social medica and online content for program promotion
- Additional requirements_
- Current NSW Working With Children's Check
- National Police check
- Current NSW Drivers License
**More reasons to join Us!**
- ** Bonus leave during the December/January in accordance with current policy**:
- ** Monthly staff meetings - free catered breakfast**:
- ** Pathways for career progression and opportunities to join various internal committees**:
- ** Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work in the beautiful Northern Rivers region.**:
- ** Above award paid parental leave**:
- ** Discounted fees when enrolling children in our Rainbow Region Kids outside of school hours child care program**
**How To Apply**
You will be able to download a copy of the Position Description after uploading your resume.
Please also include one page cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria. **Only applicants who address the selection criteria will be considered.**
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