Family Youth & Children Development Officer

Family Youth & Children Development Officer

• Salary Range Band 5 $76,848 - $88,969 plus 11% Super (pro rata)
• 6 month temporary, part-time – 24 hours p/week, 0.6 FTE
• Located at Bubup Nairm Family & Children’s Centre 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 importance of our community connecting and building relationships through family services, middle years and youth programs, playgroups, toy libraries, Maternal and Child Health, early years services, libraries, public spaces and events is recognised as a commitment in Council’s Children’s Services Policy, Every Child, Our Future.   

The FYC Development Officer is one way Council supports this commitment, supporting collaborative partnerships through strong focus on community development principles and  proactive engagement, 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 support department activities that require a community first approach.  

Duties:

• Help to facilitate activities and maintain databases for networks, grants, funding agreements and licenses with key partners to ensure timely and efficient access to information, supports and funding 
• Assist with the coordination of events, outreach activities and information sessions, including program development, organisation and support, including payments and invoicing 
• Coordinate communications and promotions to Port Phillip’s families and other stakeholders, ensuring up to date information is available on Council programs and via emailed bulletins and website updates

Skills and Experience 

• Extensive knowledge of Family, Youth and Children’s Services, with a focus on community development principles 
• Ability to positively engage with a range of stakeholders including Council staff, external service providers, governance committees and community members 
• Experience in the use of information technology, including social media

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 Karla Coombes, Coordinator Family Services via email *************@portphillip.vic.gov.ay or phone 0403 749 ***. 

Applications close 11.59pm Tuesday 13 February 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 0466 859 *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au