Child care worker
Eureka Community Playgroup - ACU

This is an opportunity for a student to complete an SWL Placement with Eureka Community Playgroup, located at the ACU Campus in Mair Street, Ballarat Central.

The student will be able to assist with facilitating a playgroup session, interacting with parents, carers and children and other early childhood educators.

PLEASE CONTACT SARAH FORTE TO CONSUME THIS OPPORTUNITY AS WE NEED TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY ON THE PARTICULAR SCHEDULE


Playgroup Victoria is committed to supporting families through playgroups for another 40 years and beyond.

Skills You Might Learn

Communication skills
Ability to work in a team
Time management
Ability to work autonomously
Using specialist technology
Organisational
Problem solving
Self management
Initiative
Ability to work with a range of people

Typical Tasks & Duties

This is an opportunity for a student to complete an SWL Placement with Eureka Community Playgroup, located at the ACU Campus in Mair Street, Ballarat Central.

The student will be able to assist with facilitating a playgroup session, interacting with parents, carers and children and other early childhood educators.


In response to this need a group of hard working volunteers came together and invited playgroups and interested people to ring in for advice and support on Monday mornings. The response was so great that in 1974, the Victorian Playgroup Association was formed. Its goals were to set up an advisory service, fulfill the need for workshops, lectures and discussions related to parenthood and life with children, and to liaise with local, state and federal governments.

Forty years on, Playgroup Victoria is still working to empower families to support each other and advance their child's development. Our hard working, dedicated team provide advice and support for \

Student Requirements

Punctual
Prepared to work hard
Reliability
Show initiative
Consistent
Trustworthy
Appropriate dress
Get along with others
Responsible
Listens and takes direction
Accepts feedback
Positive attitude
Represent the business professionally
Good communication and interpersonal skills

Dress Requirements

Neat, comfortable dress
Closed in, non-slip shoes
Clothing appropriate for interacting with young children.

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport within close proximity to the venue

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services