• Part time, 0.5 FTE two-year fixed term
• Salary $93,237 (pro rata) + 11.5% Superannuation (pro rata)
• Based at Doncaster, with free car parking

Make an impact supporting early years services, and young families in Manningham.

This is an exciting new opportunity supporting Manningham early years services in response to the Victorian Government’s early childhood reforms, liaising with pre-schools and primary schools and supporting parents and carers.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the Role

This new position will work closely with the Coordinator Children Youth & Family Services to support Manningham’s early years network and primary schools in understanding and developing services responsive to the Victorian Government’s early childhood Best Start Best Life reform. In this role you will provide also specialist service advice as a key stakeholder in the implementation of the Community Infrastructure Plan and Early Years Infrastructure Plan. You also will be integral in the development and delivery of programs to support early years providers and young families, including the Parenting Seminar Program.

Skills and Experience

• Experienced in early childhood education with the ability to accomplish goals within specified time limits, budgets and strategic parameters; and contributing to strategic planning and policy development by applying an early childhood lens. 
• Forward thinking with the ability to utilise your knowledge of industry best practice in early childhood education practices to use judgement, solve problems and implement continuous improvement. 
• Well-versed in the Victorian Government’s early childhood reform Best Start Best Life, with the ability to impart best practice knowledge and advocacy.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to build productive collaborations across the organisation, and with key external stakeholders, utilising the IAP2 Spectrum for Public Participation.
• A collaborative team player with strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.  
• Tertiary qualified in early childhood education, health, social services, or a related field with extensive experience in early childhood education, preferably in a local government context. 

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How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Jenny Urbano, Acting Coordinator Children, Youth & Family Services on 0407539065.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Monday 19 August 2024 at 5.00pm.

Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants will be required to hold a Working with Children Check.