Address Part-time 28 hours per week
Band 7 Salary range - $46.57 - $51.56 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours of work negotiable.
The Role:
In this role you will work with community members and stakeholders to successfully implement programs, services and major reforms that promote access and participation for children and young people. Particularly, those with vulnerable backgrounds.
This role will also lead initiatives across the Family, Youth and Children’s Services unit to continuously build and improve shared approaches to working that enhance service cohesion, connectivity and consistency that enhances the value and quality of services delivered for children and young people.
What does my new role entail?
As part of your new role, you will be responsible for:
Leading the planning, development, and implementation of a range of projects in response to key departmental and organisational priorities and as outlined in the Council Plan, and priorities outlined in the Municipal Early Years Plan, Youth Strategy and Community Infrastructure Plan.
Negotiating and managing contracts with licensees and planning relating to early years reforms.
Leading the implementation of the Central Kindergarten Registration Scheme (CKR) for the City of Ballarat, in line with funding requirements.
Undertaking and completing project management objectives within resourcing, timelines, budget and reporting parameters.
Establishing and maintaining partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders including State and Federal Government departments and agencies in relation to the delivery of family, Youth and children’s services.
Undertaking research and analysis and provide strategic advice on emerging issues that affect community, children and young people.
Providing advice and guidance in the form of written reports, presentations and verbal advice to Council, the organisation and external stakeholders on emerging issues related to service delivery and access and participation in services to support successful transitions.
To find out more about the role, please find the position description on the Ballarat City Council careers web page.
To apply:
To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position 18 March 2024. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer screening questions based on the key selection criteria.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.
Contact:
For further information on the above position, contact Vanessa Vagg, Coordinator Early Years Partnerships, vanessavagg@ballarat.vic.gov.au 0417 520 451
The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.
Job Ref:
CJ000211
Submitted:
28-02-2024
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