Family, Youth And Children Partnerships And Project Officer

Family Youth andChildren Partnerships and Project Officer

• Salary Range Band 6 $93,459 - $101,873 plus 11% Super (pro rata)
• Permanent Part-time, 30.4 hrs per week  
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with some 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, which recognises the value of families connecting and building relationships through early years services, playgroups, toy libraries, libraries, public spaces and events.

The Family Youth and Children Partnerships and Projects Officer will form part of a suite of services designed to maximise positive health, educational and wellbeing outcomes for children, through leading collaborative partnerships through strong governance and Project management skills, to ensure families have access to contemporary, safe, accessible, sustainable and well promoted services and opportunities to thrive.  With an attention to detail and strong organisational skills, this role will lead in the coordination of activities that require a community first and proactive approach.  

Duties:

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, providing governance support and advice to early years service providers
• Provide parent information leadership and Project coordination 
• Encourage and support innovation, sustainability and community connectedness in service delivery that supports delivery of Council’s policies, plans and priorities for children and families.  

Skills and Experience 

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (a community development approach is required for the role) 
• Demonstrated capacity in project coordination of community development activities
• Demonstrated understanding of local government, policy and service development in the families, Youth and Children sector
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meaningful community consultation and collaboration  

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 Resume and  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 Karla Coombes, Coordinator Family Services on phone 0403 749 *** or email *************@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Tuesday 16 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