Best Start Project Facilitator - Sunshine, Australia - Brimbank City Council

Brimbank City Council

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Sunshine, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Best Start Project Facilitator

Closing date: 30/07/2023 11:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Brimbank Community & Civic Centre, Brimbank Community & Civic Centre
Department: Community Care
Compensation: Band 7A 36 Hour Week AUD $ $
Employment type: Temporary Full TimeExciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse and proud - just like the community we serve.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be

The Early Years Community Programs team is looking for an energetic project professional with an interest in the Early Years sector for a12 months Parental leave Cover.

The role

Reporting to the Early Years Coordinator Community Programs, we are seeking a Best Start Project Facilitator who can bring their skills and experience.

Best Start is an exciting state government initiative funded to work with the Kindergarten, Maternal and Child Health and Playgroups sectors, to drive projects to increase the participation and engagement of target groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, and Refugee and Asylum seeker families.

Key projects will include:

Coordination of Early Years outreach activities
Project planning and coordination for the upcoming 2024 Kindergarten Readiness Month
Management of key communication and community engagement projects associated with the roll out of new kindergarten software
Planning and implementation of continuous improvement projects with the Kindergarten, Maternal and Child Health, and Smalltalk Supported Playgroups teams.

To be considered you will have:

A degree level qualification in early childhood, education, health, welfare, social work, community development or a related field.
Substantial experience in community work with skills in consultation, facilitation and engagement of diverse groups within the local community.
Project management and policy development experience within a community service organisation and demonstrated ability to manage a complex project.
Highly developed interpersonal skills, including negotiation, networking, conflict resolution and presentation skills.
Demonstrated leadership and managerial capability.
Demonstrated proficiency with computers.
Strong understanding and knowledge of the Local, State and Commonwealth Government service system.
Current Police Record and Working with Children check

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

Rostered day off (19 day month)
36 hour working week
Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements
16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)
16 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)
3 weeks partner leave
Make a positive impact to your local community

A Position Description for this role is attached.

To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Brimbank City Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff and members of the public. Our COVID19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy requires all staff members be double vaccinated with an approved COVID19 vaccine. Some roles may have an additional requirement of having received a third booster vaccination. Proof of vaccination status or authorised medical exemption will need to be provided before commencing employment._