Middle Years Operations And Development Officer

Middle Years Operations and Development Officer

• Salary Range Band 5 $76,848 - $88,969 plus 11% Super
• Full time, Permanent role
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall & Adventure Playgrounds (South Melbourne and St Kilda)

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

Deliver innovative, engaging and accessible community programs at two Adventure Playground sites and in community settings, supporting the operations, safety and program compliance. 

Assist the Middle Years team to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships with young people, families, community group and service providers guided by Councils policies, plans and priorities. 

Work in partnership with internal services and departments to provide best practice and timely support to children and families, ensuring the care and protection of young people, including their rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality. 

Collaborate with a diverse team, passionate about supporting young people and strengthening community connectedness within the City of Port Phillip.  

Duties:

• Develop, lead and participate in a broad range of Middle Years programs and initiatives. 
• Encourage program participation and council service engagement within the community.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to promote Middle Years services initiatives. 
• Support team leader in the operations of Adventure Playgrounds
• Assist in the development and modification of procedures, in line with safety requirements 

Skills and Experience 

• Qualification in and/or experience working with young people (e.g., youth work, teaching)
• Experience working with young people with diverse needs and complex circumstances.
• Experience in administrative tasks and management of operational duties. 
• Victorian Driver License and VicRoads License verification 
• A current Working with Children Check and willing to undertake mandatory Police Check

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 Alex Ireland, Middle Years Team Leader, via phone 0479 187 *** or via email ************@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 17 March 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