Early Years Engagement Officer

Early Years Engagement Officer

ABOUT US

South Gippsland offers welcoming townships, friendly communities and colourful landscapes. You can enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep. South Gippslanders enjoy the beauty and freedom of country living with easy access to Melbourne.

As an our organisation we pride ourselves on sustaining a close-knit workplace with principled leadership. Our residents expect their services to be delivered efficiently and with minimal fuss. We aim to meet and exceed these expectations. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Located in Leongatha
• Part Time Fixed Term - 0.6 EFT - ceasing March 2021
• $35.68 per hour + 9.5% Superannuation

This exciting new initiative forms part of Council’s Community Support Program and will deliver much need support to children and families experiencing vulnerability during COVID19.  The position seeks to support families, many with complex needs or impacted by COVID19 restrictions, to re-engage with universal services.  This role will identify and connect children and families experiencing isolation and vulnerability, working closely with local Maternal and Child Health Nurses, Immunisation, Kindergartens and Schools. This role will promote positive health, education and wellbeing outcomes and increase parenting skills.

ABOUT YOU

You will have:

• Qualifications in Early Childhood/Community Services
• Understanding of early childhood development and community services issues
• Good communication skills with the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
• Initiative and creativity in the delivery of project activities and/or implementation
• Ability to keep accurate records and statistical data required for reporting on the Community Support Program initiative

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Diversity and inclusiveness, flexibility and a satisfying work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments

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To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK the link.  Early Years Engagement Officer Position Description

Enquiries to Sally Baker - Coordinator Children and Family Services on 03 5662 9200

Applications close Midnight Sunday 4 October 2020.