Access to Early Learning (AEL) Facilitator
Temporary Part Time (1 day per week) – February - 30 June 2026
Band 6 – $97,222.14 + super
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
- Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
About the Role
Do you enjoy variety in your day, and working closely with other service delivery professionals?
Do you have a tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) and/or Social Work (or equivalent) and experience in the delivery of support services to families and children?
You might be exactly the person we're looking for!
This is a highly specialised role where you'll be working alongside vulnerable community members and their children to support parent-child relationships. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team with other counsellors, caseworkers and support workers and support a caseload of 16 children and their families where there is a 3-year-old eligible for 3-year-old kindergarten (pro rata).
Your days will consist of outreach home visits to these families, relationship and capacity building with the parents that encourage effective in-home learning, connection, sustaining relationships with wrap around services as well as kindergarten teaching teams.
You'll become a part of the Pedagogy team within the Children's Services branch: the successful applicant, will join the AEL professional partnership (there are 2 AELs at Yarra).
Strong written, verbal skills and personal organisational skills are essential to succeed in this role.
Yarra City Council is an exciting organisation, proud of our inclusive culture and diversity. We strive to make a positive difference in people’s lives / continually improve services to the community.
Need More Info?
For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Justeen Fitzgibbon – Team Leader of Pedagogy & Practice via Justeen.Fitzgibbon@yarracity.vic.gov.au
100574 - Access to Early Learning Facilitator - Position Description - (December 2025).pdf
Applications close on: Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 11:55pm.
How to Apply
In your application, please include your Resume and a 1-page Cover Letter. In your cover letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.
Additional Information
This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra's Commitment to Diversity
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.
We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
