- Permanent Full Time position
- Salary from $125,643 + Superannuation
- Located in Glen Waverley
- Applications close 27 October 2024
City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.
Be part of a building an amazing future for children, young people and families in Monash. As a team we work together to ensure children will have the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive.
About the Position
An exciting senior leadership position in early years and family services. We are seeking a highly experienced, innovative and effective leader, with substantial operational and management experience in early years, family services or community services provision.
Monash delivers a range of community development and support activities as well as directly delivering numerous early years and family services. Services delivered by Council include:
- Funded Family Services
- Playgroup services and support for community delivered playgroups
- Kindergarten support programs (e.g., PSFO and support for CALD families to access kindergarten)
- Facilitation of the Kindergarten Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme
- Community development and capacity building support to early years and family services that operate from Council owned buildings
As part of the Children Youth and Family Services Leadership Team you will participate with other senior leaders to shape the services and support Monash provides to children, young people and families, now and in the future.
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will
- Be a highly experienced early childhood professional, with extensive leadership and strategic service planning experience
- Demonstrate high level conceptual and analytical skills
- Have highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in the leadership and management of staff
- Demonstrate the ability to engage, liaise and negotiate at all levels and with a wide range of stakeholders
- Have exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills
- Have a passion to work across the department, the organisation, and the community to deliver exceptional services and outcomes for children and families.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in an area related to early childhood education and care, family support or in social science
- Employee Working with Children’s Check
- Satisfactory National Police Check
- Current Victorian driver’s licence
- Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.
- Candidates must address the Key Selection Criteria in their application, to be eligible for consideration.
Benefits
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:
- Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
- Vibrant health and well-being programs
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres
Apply for this amazing opportunity
Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
Applications close 27 October 2024.
If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Sharon Bahn Manager Children Youth & Family Services on 9518-3555.
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.