Child Development Facilitator
Child Development Facilitator
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Child Development Facilitators Occupational Therapist / Speech Pathologist
Be part of a vibrant supportive team that values collaboration
Enjoy flexible hours from part-time to full-time depending on your preference and availability (fixed term through December 2025)
Work from our Kent Town base with travel across metro areas and the occasional regional visit
Passionate About Early Childhood Development So Are We.
Playgroup SA in partnership with the Office for Early Childhood Development delivers the Ready Set Progress program providing developmental checks and tailored support to children and families across South Australia. This is your opportunity to make a real impact as part of a dynamic team committed to helping every child thrive.
About the Roles:
As a Child Development Facilitator (Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist) youll team up with Allied Health professionals to deliver on-the-spot developmental checks and tailored immediate support for families within playgroups and community settings. Your work will play a key role in helping children reach important milestones and build strong foundations for the future.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Conduct child development checks provide early help and support including referrals enhancing/ building the capacity of families.
- Work closely with the Ready Set Progress team and external partners to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Maintain accurate records contribute to program improvement and project management initiatives and ensure compliance with privacy policies.
Were offering flexible hourswork between 2 to 5 days a week depending on your availability. Part-time or job-share arrangements are also on the table for the right candidates.
These roles are based in Kent Town and include travel across the greater metro area with occasional regional trips. They are fixed-term contracts through to December 2025.
Qualifications & Experience
For the Speech Pathology role youll have a degree in Speech Pathology and be eligible for registration with Speech Pathology Australia. For the Occupational Therapy role youll hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
Whichever your specialty youll bring solid experience supporting children aged up to 5 years and working alongside families and caregivers to help kids thrive.
Skills & Know-How
Youre a natural communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly connect with families playgroup and ECA coordinators.
Personal Qualities
Youre organised empathetic and culturally awareready to tailor your support to meet the unique needs of each family.
Youll also need a current Working with Children Check to have completed Safe Environments for Children and Young People training a valid drivers license and First Aid certificate.
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young children and their families. If youre ready to be part of a forward-thinking program that values innovation collaboration and excellence in early childhood development wed love to hear from you. To apply send us your CV and cover letter using the link below.
HR Success is managing this recruitment process on behalf of Playgroup South Australia. No agencies please.
Employment Type
Part-Time
