• Executive Level 1 (Band $166,050 to $202,950)
• Leadership Opportunity
• Fantastic opportunity to effect community outcomes!

We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational.

Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity.

At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation of 1800+ team members positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.

Together, we make a difference #teammelbourne

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne

The Manager Family and Children Services is responsible for the provision of functions and services that focus on improved health and wellbeing outcomes for the community by leading and managing the team to deliver quality, effective, responsible and efficient customer focused services.

The position will lead strategic direction, develop policy, manage the operational performance of the team and allocate resources for effective service delivery in liaison with the Director Community Wellbeing.

You can bring … (Selection criteria)

All CoM People Leaders will be influential leaders accountable for:

• Leading your people with the values at the centre of everything you do.
• Creating and maintain a constructive culture where you personally and your team display the styles of achievement, self-actualising, humanistic, encouraging and affiliative behaviours.
• Leading, guiding and managing the team to foster a performance based culture and drive accountability and excellence in outcomes through coaching, mentoring and empowering team members and direct reports to develop and perform at a high level, and as an effective team.
• Efficiently and effectively manage the teams budget
• Respecting the values of the community and appreciating the diverse skills, values and backgrounds of employees.

In addition, the Manager Family and Children’s Services will be accountable for:

• The operational performance of the team and the delegation and resource allocation for effective service delivery.
• Demonstrating high standards in quality of care, programs offered and service measures.
• Monitoring and improving the safety performance of their work area by investigating incidents, identifying hazards, initiating actions and participating in the mitigation and resolution of safety issues.
• Participating in the Local Health and Safety Committee to ensure optimal safety performance.

• Efficiently and effectively managing the team budget and optimise financial resources for maximum return on investment.

• Fulfilling corporate planning, budgetary and risk management responsibilities and ensure services and products represent best value.
• Developing a clear understanding of service costs, benchmarking, demonstrating service quality and working within business planning processes of Council.
• Ensuring compliance of service operations within all statutory requirements, agreements and standards, and Council policy, in consultation with the Family Services team coordinators.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.

Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.

What we can offer you

• Working within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development, training and study assistance to enhance your career progression.
• Multicultural organisation that values diversity
• Optional ADO available
• Up to 20 Weeks Paid Parental Leave & Paid Volunteer Leave
• Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoM Unity Employee Benefits
• Salary sacrificing, MYKI Commuter Club Pass and more...

How to apply

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If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Family and Children's Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The City of Melbourne is a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Some positions will require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check. All employees will be subject to a safety screening process including a police check.

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City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community