Description:
Permanent - Full time - 38 hours (optional RDO)
Salary: Band 5 starting from 74,396 + 11% superannuation
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised professional to join the Early Years team as a Planning & Partnerships Program Officer.
Hobsons Bay City Council supports the delivery of early years services across the municipality through the provision of kindergarten centres, capacity building for early years educators & their committees and the promotion and registration of kindergarten places through the Central Registration Scheme. The Planning & Partnerships Program Officer plays a key role in these initiatives, helping every child get the best start to life.
This is a unique opportunity to join an Early Years team during significant early years reforms – the Victorian Governments Best Start Best Life reforms have seen a significant increase in demand and access to kindergarten services across Hobsons Bay.
Apply now to be a part of this!
What you’ll be working on
- Supporting, mentoring and resourcing Early Years Services to provide funded kindergarten and early years programs across municipality.
- Coordination of capacity building opportunities for families and services through the provision of Consultative Committee Meetings, Parent Forums and Early Years Training.
- Coordination of Children’s Week activities – a week of free activities delivered in partnership with local businesses and community organisations.
- Promotion of Early Years Services.
- Working with the Team Leader on Kindergarten expansion and capacity initiatives.
What you need to succeed
- Understanding of the importance of the early years in child development.
- Strong organisational skills & ability to prioritise competing priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse range of audiences through strong written, digital and verbal skills.
Why you should apply
This is a great opportunity to advance your career working in a supportive and fast paced environment. You will play an important role in the provision of Kindergarten and Early Years services to children across Hobsons Bay and be a part of the Best Start Best Life reforms.
How to apply
follow the links to send us:
- your cover letter
- and resume
- Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document. 
The position description can be accessed below
To find out more about the role, please contact Adrian Scerri, Team Leader Early Years Planning and Partnerships on ascerri@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.
Applications will be accepted until 11:30PM on Sunday 12th May.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check and Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Make an impact that matters!!!
At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.
Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.
If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.
What can we offer
Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.
We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us!
And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.
We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.