Children and Family Resource Officer - Werribee, Australia - Wyndham City Council

Wyndham City Council

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Werribee, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Permanent Part-Time (30 hours per week), working across Wyndham

Salary from $78,200.20 per annum (pro rata), plus superannuation

We are Wyndham, one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse cities.

Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies, and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

A bit about the role

The Children and Family Resource Officer position sits within the Family and Sector Partnership unit and reports to the Team Leader Child & Family Resources.

You will work closely with community and local organisations to co-design and deliver a diverse range of programs to engage and connect local families.

This Includes supporting families to build self-confidence in their parenting and meeting the changing needs of their child and family.

Our Children and Family Resource Officers work closely with Wyndham families, strengthening their connections to community and services, whilst supporting their capacity as confident parents.

You will support the delivery of child and family programs and services to our community, targeting families with young children (0-5 years).

To be successful in this role you will need to understand how to build positive relationships with local families.

An integral skillset required for this role will be your ability to work with and alongside community, including internal and external stakeholders.

You will need to work both collaboratively as a team member and independently. You will required be innovative and flexible in the work undertaken.

To maintain our high level of service delivery, this role will be required to work 30 hours over 5 days.

What you'll deliver

Engaging and inclusive Child and family programs and services, which meet the changing needs of our diverse community
Provide support guidance and opportunities for families in the areas of play experiences, child development and other areas identified by family's
Support, connections, and pathways for families to early childhood and family support services
A strength based and family centred approach that enhances children and their family's experiences and connections to community
Build relationships with community and services to understand changing needs of family's experiences and adapt and improve programs accordingly

What you'll bring

A positive, collaborative, and solution focussed mindset
Strong communication skills for building trust and rapport with community
A familycentred approach to service delivery
Experience in working with playgroups and parent groups is highly desirable
Strong practical knowledge of child development from birth onwards
Current valid employee Working with Children's Check
Diploma or Degree qualification in an Early Childhood discipline or equivalent

Be part of something more

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community.

It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work.

Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

Ask us how this role can be worked.

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?

What's next?
- _What does a successful supported playgroup look like to you?_
- _How will you successfully embed family centred practice into your supported playgroup?_

To find out more about the role, please contact
Susan Butt, Team Leader Child & Family Resources on
Applications will be accepted until **11:59pm on Sunday 3 September 2023.