Address Vacancy Number
ER239
Position Title
First 5 Forever Team Lead SLQ
Employment Status
Fixed Term Full Time until 30 June 2026
Location
Bundall
Award Classification
Stream A level 6
Salary
$89,047.42 to $94,765.08
Hours
36.25 hours per week across a nine day fortnight
The City of Gold Coast is Australia's second-largest local government authority, and our people are united in their passion for delivering the best for our City.
Why join the City of Gold Coast? What's in it for you?
When you join the City of Gold Coast, we provide pathways and opportunities for you to grow and achieve your potential; we look out for your health and well-being with our Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Programs, and we offer flexible work and hybrid office/work from home options to allow you to have more time doing the things you enjoy. In addition, we have a generous superannuation scheme and an employee-driven Social Club to get you amongst the action!
About the Role
City Libraries offer an extensive range of programs, activities and events, to inform, inspire and engaging the community we serve. Our specialised programs help attract customers to our libraries, encouraging people from all walks of life to connect, learn and grow.
We are delighted to be seeking a First 5 Forever Team Lead to support our Family Engagement programming. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person who has a passion for early language and literacy programs. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you will lead by example and be comfortable building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
First 5 Forever is an early literacy program delivered by Public Libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres, with the primary aim of providing strong early literacy foundations for all Queensland children aged 0-5 years. https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/first5forever First 5 Forever connects families to the information, resources and support they need to build the best foundation for their child’s future language and literacy development.
The primary responsibility of this position is to research, plan, report, and lead the delivery of innovative programs and projects specific to First 5 Forever, in accordance with the terms of the State Library of Queensland First 5 Forever Grant. You will facilitate embedding of First 5 Forever principles into City Libraries’ core family engagement programs and build relationships with appropriate organisations to facilitate outcome-focused outreach into the community. First 5 Forever is based at Ormeau but you will be required to work in all Library locations as needed.
Requirements:
Lead the First 5 Forever program within City Libraries at both the strategic and operational levels. Manage the First 5 Forever budget, reporting and acquittal of grant funding. Develop community partnerships to support the delivery of quality programs. Work directly with library program delivery staff to review and support Family Engagement programs. Plan and deliver Family Engagement events and activities, both in the 0-5 years and 6-12 years space, including School Holiday Activities, Children’s Book Week and Summer Reading Club. Create engaging content to promote library programs and events through both physical and digital channels
What you bring to the role
You will be a ‘can do’ person who has a passion for early literacy and family engagement. You will have well-developed written and verbal communication skills,and the ability to build relationships within libraries and in the community.
You will have:
A Tertiary Degree in a relevant field Superior Customer Engagement skills The ability to coach and mentor members of the public to read effectively to their children. Ability to lead teams in a unique and welcoming environment.
How to apply for this role
For more information about this role, please view the attached position brief. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.
Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Pleaseupload your current resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a one-way video interview via Criteria, face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. You may also be required to undertake reference checks via Xref, police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
Contact Person
Recruitment Team
Contact
***********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date
15 March 2024
