Early Years Outreach Support Officer

Early Years Outreach Support Officer 

• Salary Range Band 5 $76,848 - $88,969 plus 11% Super (pro rata)
• Part time, 30.4 hrs per week 
• Temporary position until January 2025
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible 

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.  

About the Role

The City of Port Phillip has made a strong commitment to children and families through the Children’s Services Policy. This role will form part of a suite of services designed to maximise positive health, educational and wellbeing outcomes for children.

By proactively building close relationships with families experiencing vulnerability, childcare centres and community service organisations, the Early Years Outreach Support Officer will empower families to access the right Early Years education for their children. 

We are looking for someone with a strengths-based and trauma-informed practice framework, who thrives in a collaborative team environment. 

Duties:

• Support vulnerable and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) children and their families to navigate early education and care and other early childhood supports available, including playgroups and Maternal and Child Health. 
• Identify barriers to engagement and participation through a range of strategies that respond to the unique needs of families, including community engagement, promotions, supports and active outreach.
• Work collaboratively with key internal and external services to increase participation between vulnerable and CALD children and early education and care. 

Skills and Experience 

• Must hold a Diploma in Community Services or related field suitable for practice in the Child and Families sector 
• Experience working with community to support improved outcomes for children and families. 
• Experience in working with families with young children, including those who are experiencing disadvantage and/or vulnerability.
• Experience in working in CALD communities is highly desirable.
• This role requires a current Working with Children Check, Police Check and Victorian Drivers Licence

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Brittany Brimmer, Early Years Assertive Outreach via phone 0466 954 *** or email ***************@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 11.59pm Friday 12 April 2024

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au