About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. We offer a perfect blend of picturesque and friendly surrounds where you can enjoy an urban lifestyle in towns like Bacchus Marsh or take advantage of Moorabool’s smaller towns and hamlets, rural open spaces and natural surrounds.

Our focus is on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the need of our evolving communities.

The Role

The Facilitated Playgroup Multicultural Officer works with families with children from birth to school age to support inclusive access, participation and engagement in early years programs and services.
This role combines facilitated playgroups with targeted outreach and multicultural support, focusing on reducing barriers to participation, strengthening parenting confidence, and supporting successful transitions into kindergarten and school. The position works closely with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), refugee, asylum seeker and vulnerable
families, providing both group-based and individualised support through evidence-based programs (smalltalk) and building strong community partnerships.

Click here to view the position description or click the link in how to apply.

If you have questions specific to the role, please contact Ange Clark (Coordinator Early Years & Youth Services) on 5366 1297.

What We Offer

• Monthly RDO
• Up to two additional annual leave days depending on leave accruals
• Access to 3 health and wellbeing days over the life of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy
• Eligibility for parental leave after six months service
• Payment of increments whilst on parental leave
• Six months of super paid on unpaid parental leave
• Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause
• Updates to our Discretionary Leave Clause to include gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring.

Send us an email at peopleservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks, progression opportunities, cultural initiatives, reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.

About You

You are a compassionate and experienced early years professional with a strong commitment to supporting children (birth to school age) and their families, including those experiencing disadvantage. You bring practical experience working directly with families in diverse community settings and understand the importance of early intervention and holistic support. Relationship-building is one of your key strengths. You have a natural ability to establish trust and rapport with parents and caregivers, actively engaging them in their children’s learning and development. You communicate clearly and empathetically, empowering families to build confidence and capability

You hold a tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education, Community Development, Community Services, Social Services, or a related field (or a combination of relevant qualifications and significant experience). You also maintain a current Level 2 First Aid Certificate and CPR accreditation, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for children and families.

How To Apply

Please visit our website to apply online @ https//www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/vacancies

When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you will be asked to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.

You’ll also be asked to tell us what interview style works best for you. We want to make sure your interview experience is one that you feel comfortable with and that you leave your interview knowing the best version of yourself was on offer.

Applications will close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 11th March 2026.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your application please contact Rebecca Niutta People & Culture Business Partner on 5366 1231.

Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

• Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
• Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability

Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.