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Form of workThis is your opportunity to join a dynamic and enthusiastic team at Darebin. You will be responsible for leading a range of innovative resource programs and unique Early Years supports. Darebin is home to the highest proportion of services rated as exceeding the NQS compared to all services nationally.
We are looking for someone who can continue to create and build on the current success of the team and maintain the high standard of Education and care provided across Darebin.
- Fixed term contract from 25 March 2024 to 3 January 2025
- 30.4 hours per week
- $103,335.96 per annum
- Darebin North East Community Hub - Bundoora
Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.
About Darebin City Council Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.
About the Role
- To ensure Early Childhood Education and Care services are resourced to ensure they are supported to provide a high standard of service to families, and educators within Darebin.
- To provide leadership which enhances the customer service, experience for families, through meaningful engagement and efficient service integration.
- To assess community demands for relevant Early Years programs and Resources required and provide direction in planning.
- To work with all departments of Council and liaise with other relevant stakeholders in the delivery of services to the community in line with Council strategies, policies and framework objectives.
- A tertiary qualification in Early Childhood, Children’s Services, or equivalent
- Experience in staff management, budgeting and program co-ordination.
- A current Working With Children Card and police check
- A current Victorian Driver’s Licence
- Full VIT registration
- Experience working with children’s programs and family support programs.
Benefits We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.
How to ApplyIf this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.
Contact Margaret Phillips Coordinator Children and Community Development on 8470 8119 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close on 7 March 2024 at 11.30pm.
Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.
