• Temporary Part Time - 30.4 hours per week (December 2022 to October 2023)
• Band 7 ($100,090.33 - $111,224.61 pro rata) plus 10.5% Super
• West Footscray, Melbourne.

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change in population growth, redevelopment, and a transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses and opportunities. Maribyrnong is becoming a sought after residential area and a destination for foodies.

The Opportunity

An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists to work with the Maribyrnong City Council's Early Years Team as the Maribyrnong Best Start Program Leader.

This position is funded via the Department of Education and Training (DET) to deliver the Maribyrnong Best Start Program in partnership with local services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Delivery and oversight of the Maribyrnong Best Start Program in line with the Department of Education and Training (DET) Guidelines
2. Establishing and supporting effective partnerships between a range of government and services from the early years, family support and the health sectors
3. Enabling and supporting a collaborative approach in a range of activities with internal and external stakeholders utilising an inclusive manner that engages a range of differing levels and agencies
4. Facilitating improvement teams, project groups and participating in other local networks to identify emerging issues, trends and research opportunities
5. Driving a continuous improvement approach that is focused on clear evaluation methods that supports the development of future actions and is in line with the Improvement Science approach of the Best Start Program

About You

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in children's services, community development or a related human / social sciences discipline.
• A strong commitment and proven ability in utilising partnership development skills to support the buy in and ownership of actions by a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in utilising analytical and conceptual skills to build a solution based approach to complex situations.
• An understanding of the contemporary context and experiences of children and families and demonstrated ability to develop appropriate responses, particularly in relation to the community of the City of Maribyrnong.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic thinking into day to day activities.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work within a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to drive practitioner capacity development and positive outcomes for children and families who live within the City of Maribyrnong
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;

How to Apply

To express your interest in this role, please forward your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria position defined in the position description in support of your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Directions from Victoria's Chief Health Officer require all Council workers to be fully vaccinated unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Pandemic Orders. All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement when applying for a role with Maribyrnong City Council.

Enquiries

Grace Nicol, Coordinator Early Years and Partnerships. Phone: 0466 152 357