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SalaryIn this role, you will develop and implement a range of key projects and priority initiatives associated with strengthening the provision of early childhood services throughout the municipality. You will build and strengthen the department's capacity to provide high quality, integrated early childhood services, which engage children, families and the community. The role will support the development and implementation of quality improvement plans and processes that improve outcomes for children and their families, ensuring that early childhood services are responsive to the needs of all children and their families.Work type: Temporary Part Time (2 days per week) - 24 months
Classification: Band 7 $100,064 - $110,990 (pa pro rate)Key responsibilities include:
- Highly developed skill and commitment to integrated practice models and multi-disciplinary service delivery including compliance requirements.
- Exercise leadership and accountability of service quality in the development, implementation, evaluation of Family services.
- Provide support to the Family Services Coordinators in relation to the Quality Assurance, service improvement and strategic planning of early childhood services.
- Lead the review of policy and practice with a focus on continued quality improvement and improved outcomes for children and their families.
- Support and advise early childhood practitioners, including kindergarten teachers, educators and support staff in relation to compliance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations, Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010, Children Youth and Families Act 2005 and National Quality Standard and other relevant legislation, service guidelines and regulations.
- Facilitate and oversee projects in response to emerging needs and identified service gaps to achieve best practice in early childhood service delivery and maintain compliance.
To be successful in this role, you will have a strong understanding of Early Childhood Education, including all relevant regulations, National Quality Framework and Early Years Frameworks. You will have experience leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary team, be passionate about Early Childhood Education and achieve great outcomes for children, with high levels of patience, resilience and a continuous improvement mindset.Essential Experience:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Early Years (eg Diploma / Bachelor of Early Childhood Education)
- Current Working with Children Check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration
- Sound working knowledge of the National Early Childhood Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Regulations, Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010, Children Youth and Families Act 2005, Department of Health and Human Services standards and National Quality Standards.
- Sound knowledge of current research, literature, and practice that supports the delivery of high-quality early childhood education, health, and well-being programs.
- Quality assurance experience around policy development and compliance with regulations, and funding requirements
- Clear understanding of the principles and models of integrated practice, and multi-disciplinary service delivery in children's services.
- Knowledge of project management methodology, quality improvement and strategic planning processes. Detailed knowledge of the early childhood and family services sectors.
- Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
At the City of Greater Geelong, we are committed to working together for a thriving community. We do this by delivering over 130 services to our rapidly growing population and working hard to protect and improve what it is that makes Greater Geelong on Wadawurrung Country such a great place to live, work and study.We're going through an exciting period of change that will help us serve our community better. From digital modernisation to the contemporary, sustainable office we've built in Central Geelong, now more than ever is a great time to join our team at the City of Greater Geelong.Our Community is made up of diverse people from all walks of life, and it's important to us that our workforce represents and celebrates this strength.We encourage great people from all backgrounds to join us. We encourage authenticity, because inclusion makes us stronger.If you're excited about working together to create a Clever and Creative Greater Geelong, and joining a workplace where all people can thrive, then hit apply - we'd love to meet you!We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.A career with us
Central Geelong-based City employees are now based in our new Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal. Meaning 'speak and talk together' in local Wadawurrung language. Wurriki Nyal sets the benchmark for what a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace can be, including industry leading sustainability standards, a flexible and people-focused design, safe and inclusive spaces and public realm.We're committed to supporting better accessibility for our customers and our people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.We offer:
- salary sacrificing and novated lease options
- cultural and ceremonial leave
- study leave
- paid parental leave (16 weeks primary and six weeks secondary) and superannuation payments on all 52 weeks primary parental leave
- IVF, surrogate and miscarriage bereavement leave
- training and career development opportunities
- a healthy and safe environment
- our employee wellbeing program
- corporate membership rates at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities
- unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.Enquiries: Julie Brooks - Coordinator Family Services Development |Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.Advertised: 17 May 2024 5:15 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 May 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
