• $100,594 - $112,561 pa (pro rata plus super)
• Temporary Part Time (30.4 hours per week until June 2022)

The City of Greater Dandenong is an organisation of exceptional character. We invest in the development of our people and the community and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest. We are a progressive organisation, in a City that is on the move and we offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment.

We offer exceptional working conditions and are focused on providing a workplace that values diverse contributions, cares for your health and wellbeing and fosters a positive work culture. We ensure all people have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement within our organisation.

We embrace our diverse community and work environment and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Join an award winning Children’s Services Team, dynamic and passionate in supporting children and their families in the Greater Dandenong community. Recent grant funding has created an opportunity for a Team Leader Children’s Services Partnerships.

Primary objectives of the position include:

• Lead the development, design and implementation of high quality evidence-based programs, to improve community participation in ante-natal and post-natal care, maternal and child health, immunisation and kindergarten, through the IAHP- New Directions and CALD Kindergarten Projects.
• Maintain and build relationships with local and regional Aboriginal and Cultural and Linguistic Diverse community groups, organisations and service providers in supporting education and primary health care outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and Cultural and Linguistic Diverse (CALD) families.

Essential

• A degree level qualification in early childhood, education, nursing, aboriginal primary health, community development, welfare or related field with substantial subsequent relevant experience in community based project work and local government or similar. Relevant experience should include:
• Substantial experience in developing and leading aboriginal social health planning, early childhood education and community development programs with culturally diverse programs.
• Successful record of delivering advocacy and social health planning and proactively building relationships and partnerships with all levels of government, aboriginal led organisations and primary health and education providers.
• Demonstrated understanding of the children’s services and primary health sectors and issues impacting young children and their families
• Capacity to think strategically and operationally to conceive flexible and innovative solutions to complex political, social and community issues and think outside the square.
• Well-developed capacity to influence outcomes, with the ability to advocate, challenge and engage stakeholders.
• Proven track record of leading and supervising a team with courage, care, collaboration, ethical standards and integrity.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal and written communication, advocacy, analytical, presentation, influencing, coaching and mentoring.
• Advanced writing skills to prepare reports and documentation for policy related submissions, funding and award submissions and presentations.

Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.

Team Leader Children's Services Partnerships Position Description - 177KB

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

We offer a range of benefits for staff including a friendly team environment, salary sacrificed child care (where available), and a social club.

Further information: Jacqueline Gray, 8571 1829