Programs Coordinator

• Immediate Start – 12 months Fixed Term with a possible 12-month extension.
• Hybrid working
• 37.5-hour week

About Us

Playgroup NSW is a not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting and connecting families for over five decades through a range of Playgroups and Parent and Carer Support Groups facilitated by either volunteers or trained employees.

Playgroup NSW is looking for a dynamic and confident Programs Coordinator who will support the Programs Lead, Diversity and Inclusion in delivering the Play Connect+ playgroup programs.

PlayConnect+ programs provide inclusive play opportunities to all children with disability and/or developmental concerns to participate, engage, and enjoy themselves in a safe and engaging environment, through play and interaction, children develop crucial skills for their social, emotional, and overall well-being.

About the role

This role is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination and administration of the PlayConnect+ program. The Programs Coordinator will support the Programs Lead, Diversity and Inclusion to deliver the PlayConnect + program.

Some of the tasks you will do in the role include, but are not limited to:

• Provide support to Playgroup Educators to effectively plan, establish, and facilitate the supported playgroups and partner organisations.
• Support in engaging with relevant Professionals to promote Programs and encourage referrals.
• Coordinate Program evaluation, data collection and reporting activities as guided by the Programs Lead to ensure the program is being delivered effectively.
• Maintain all databases and compliance registers for funding providers.
• Monitoring project budget and tracking expenditures/transactions.

About you

To ensure you succeed in the role we would need you to have the following skills and experience:

• Diploma in Community Services, Disability, Social Services, Early childhood or similar
• Demonstrated experience in planning and coordinating programs / projects.
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining relevant partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience in an administrative role.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and part of a larger team.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Data entry experience with a high level of accuracy
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee), or a willingness to obtain this.

This role is an immediate start and paid under the SCHADS Award Level 4. This is a great opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children with disability, so send your application in as soon as possible addressing the criteria above.

We look forward to receiving your application!