Casual Aboriginal Supported Playgroup Facilitator
Closes: Feb 23, 2026
Job No: GISC309
Location: Glen Innes
- Casual Position
- From $33.94 per hour (inc super)
A role that makes a real impact — for community, culture and connection
Glen Innes Severn Council is looking for a passionate, community‑minded facilitator to lead our weekly Aboriginal Supported Playgroup. If you're committed to strengthening culture, supporting families, and creating safe spaces for little ones to learn and grow, this role offers the chance to do meaningful work every day.
This is a targeted position. While anyone can apply, preference will be given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants, recognising the deep value of lived experience and cultural knowledge in delivering this program.
Why Join Us?
At Council, you’ll be part of a team that cares deeply about our community and about each other. Enjoy the benefits of a workplace that values collaboration, wellbeing, and ongoing development, including:
- Salary packaging options (novated leasing, remote area housing benefits)
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Corporate wellbeing programs and employee vaccinations
- PPE supplied
- Training and development opportunities
You’ll also enjoy the lifestyle Glen Innes has to offer—short commutes, a friendly rural community, affordable housing, and easy access to beaches, regional centres, and great recreation.
What You’ll Do
As the Aboriginal Supported Playgroup Facilitator, you’ll deliver culturally safe, play‑based learning experiences for children aged 0–5 and their families. Your work will include:
Playgroup Delivery
- Plan and facilitate weekly playgroup sessions grounded in culture, connection to Country, and the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Create warm, inclusive spaces that reflect Aboriginal stories, art, language, and identity.
Family & Community Engagement
- Build trusting, trauma‑informed relationships with families.
- Support positive parent–child interactions and peer connections.
Cultural & Community Collaboration
- Work closely with Elders, community organisations and leaders to ensure culturally grounded service delivery.
- Support family voice, participation and co‑design.
Support & Referrals
- Identify when families may need additional support and provide warm referrals to the right services.
- Respond appropriately to any concerns relating to child safety or wellbeing.
Program Admin & Compliance
- Maintain attendance, reporting and DEX data.
- Ensure health, safety, first aid and WHS requirements are met.
Who We’re Looking For
Essential
- Strong cultural knowledge and community connections, with the ability to engage Aboriginal families in a culturally safe way
- Understanding of child development (0–5 years) and experience in delivering play‑based learning
- Ability to build trusting, strengths‑based and trauma‑informed relationships
- Confident communication and group facilitation skills
- Ability to meet pre‑employment and Working with Children Check requirements
- Class C Driver’s Licence
Desirable
- Qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Community Services, Social Work or similar (Cert III or above)
- Experience facilitating playgroups or early childhood/community programs
- Knowledge of local Aboriginal services, networks, and referral pathways
- Current First Aid
Interested In Applying?
- Carefully download and read the Guide to Applying for Employment, together with the position description to familiarise yourself with the role and application process
- Please upload documents in PDF or word format
- Please note that as part of Glen Innes Severn Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks. This may include: reference checks; national criminal police check; functional/medical assessment; qualification verification; Working with Children Check and NDIS verification.
- Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview)
- Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address jobs@gisc.nsw.gov.au and Pulse email no_reply@lgss.com.au is set to 'trustworthy'
Need More Information Or Assistance?
Applications close
5:00pm on Monday 16 February 2026
Position related enquiries
Ellie Brackenborough
Manager Community Services
Phone – (02) 6730 2504
Email – ebrack@gisc.nsw.gov.au
Application process enquiries
Helen Stapleton
Human Resources Officer
Phone – (02) 6730 2303
Email – jobs@gisc.nsw.gov.au
Council is an EEO employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Bernard Smith - General Manager
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