Regional Co-ordinator

• 105,697 per annum plus Super
• Full Time Permanent
• Be part of the amazing Family Youth & Children team

Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Are you looking for a leadership role based in an LGA EYM working in a supportive and experienced leadership team?

Do you have experience in supporting multiple teams to provide high quality education and care to children and families?

Do you have a passion for working with culturally diverse children, families and staff?

Do you have a Diploma or Bachelor of Early years education or equivalent?

Then this role is for you!

What you'll be doing:

• Provide high-level management of services in a region to ensure they operate efficiently, cost effectively and contribute to a robust quality early years' service system. The services include Preschool, Long Day Child Care, Three-year-old activity programs and Occasional Care
• Ensure adherence to performance and outcome targets and indicators and compliance with internal and external reporting requirements
• Work in collaboration with other members of the Family, Youth and Children's Services Leadership Team to contribute to the identification and implementation of strategic directions and achievement of goals and actions identified in the whole Family, Youth and Children's Services Department portfolio areas
• Support the development of systems, policies, procedures and practice guidelines and, within a region, ensure implementation, compliance and consistency of practice
• Provide leadership and support to Regional Team Leader/s, implement strategic planning objectives and establish frameworks for staff development and performance
• Foster a commitment to a customer service culture, ensuring high standards of communication and cooperation within the unit and emphasises shared accountability for satisfying recipient needs
• Ensure administration systems are efficient and produce statistical data required for planning and monitoring purposes in a timely fashion including maintenance of the accuracy and integrity of the computerised childcare database
• Provide opportunities for families to participate in service planning activities in a manner that is valued and recognises individual family needs, relationships, and cultural backgrounds
• Develop and monitor regional budgets and follow Council financial procedures including analysing and reporting results and variances
• Work as a member of the Family, Youth and Children's Services Leadership Team and the broader organisation to design appropriate change management and implementation plans in response to the early years reform agenda timelines and critical milestones
• Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with program partners and other stakeholders/potential stakeholders.

Key skills and experience you'll bring to the role:

• Experience in leading multiple teams along with evidence of stakeholder partnerships and budget management
• Strong knowledge of Child Safe Standards, Mandatory reporting and Reportable conduct
• Knowledge of Early years frameworks and early years reforms
• Preference for a degree and experience in Early Childhood Development or a diploma qualification with extensive relevant experience
• Proven experience in the operation of an integrated early years' service or similar field with a demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, supervise and support staff
• Experience in developing and implementing programs, policies, systems and strategies
• Ability to use a range of relevant computer software programs including Microsoft Office
• Maintenance of all relevant skills, certificates and licenses to meet regulatory compliance when working as part of the staff child ratio backfilling breaks or other shifts as required
• To be prepared to act as person with management of control of approved services in accordance with National and Victorian Law requirements.

Come and join our experienced and skilled Early Years Leadership team at Hume City Council where we offer a monthly RDO, individualised professional development and training and staff discounted gym membership.

Please contact Shannan Mudie for any additional information on 0477 990 ***.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We're better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We're in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks and a Criminal Record Check.