Company

City Of Port PhillipSee more

addressAddressVictoria
CategoryEngineering

Job description

Family Youth and Children Development and Planning Officer 

  • Salary Range Band 6 $93,459 - $101,873 plus 11% Super
  • Full time Temporary 12 month opportunity  
  • 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, which describes Council’s vision, Council’s role in children’s services, and how services will be accessible and co-ordinated. 

The Family Youth and Children Development and Planning Officer will form part of a suite of programs designed to maximise positive health, educational and wellbeing outcomes for children, through the Children’s Services Policy, leading collaborative partnerships, long-term service provision and continuous improvement planning, to ensure Council services are proactive in issues that affect families, young people and children’s services and broader policies and issues within the sector. 

Duties:

  • Support the planning and implementation of Council policies and lead projects which achieve positive outcomes for children, young people and families. 
  • Assist in the interpretation and reporting of data, conduct of research and provide analysis/strategic responses to existing, emerging and anticipated/predicted needs in the municipality, to inform policy Development and programs. 
  • Plan and facilitate the provision of information about Council services and programs that is up to date, relevant to stakeholders, timely and accessible. 

Skills and Experience 

  • Tertiary level qualifications in Community Development (or equivalent) and some relevant experience in policy and service development in the families, youth, and children sector 
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of service delivery to families, young people, and children. 
  • Ability to apply analytical skills to understand and solve problems and decision making 
  • Demonstrated ability to gain cooperation with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to discuss specialist matters 

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. 

What’s in it for you

  • We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs. 
  • Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation.
  • Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!  
  • Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
  • Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work.   
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents. 
  • Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology.
  • Plus, access to discounted public transport through our Commuters Club 

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

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit. 

  • Resume – latest and detailed version  
  • Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).  
  • Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered.

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 Sunday 9 June 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

Refer code: 2276908. City Of Port Phillip - The previous day - 2024-05-24 10:25

City Of Port Phillip

Victoria
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