Fyc Services Development Officer (St Kilda)

Synopsis: Family Youth and Children Services Development Officer
- **Salary Range Band 6 $95,799
- $104,420 plus 11.5% super**:

- **Temporary full time 12 month contract to deliver on key projects**:

- **Based at St Kilda Town Hall close to great shops, coffee and beaches!**

**About City of Port Phillip**

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market! City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

**What’s the role all about**

The City of Port Phillip has made a strong commitment to children and families through the Children’s Services Policy, which describes Council’s vision, Council’s role in children’s services, and how services will be accessible and co-ordinated.

The Family Youth and Children Services Development Officer will form part of a suite of programs designed to maximise positive health, educational and wellbeing outcomes for children, through the Children’s Services Policy, leading team-oriented partnerships, service improvement and continuous improvement planning, to ensure Council services are proactive in issues that affect families, young people and children’s services and broader policies and issues within the sector.

Ideally this role would suit a pro-active and solutions focused community development professional with demonstrated experience in research and knowledge in the implementation of policies, systems and delivery of high-quality services for families, young people and children based on current research and practice.

1 x full-time fixed term 12-month opportunity.

**What you might do**
- Support the planning and implementation of Council policies and lead projects which achieve positive outcomes for children, young people and families.
- Assist in the interpretation and reporting of data, conduct of research and provide analysis/strategic responses to existing, emerging and anticipated/predicted needs in the municipality, to inform policy development and programs.
- Plan and facilitate the provision of information about Council services and programs that is up to date, relevant to stakeholders, timely and accessible.

**Who we are looking for**
- Tertiary level qualifications in Community Development and current Working with Children Check
- Experience providing community development support and resources to professionals in the families, youth and children sector
- Demonstrated experience in research and knowledge in the implementation of policies, systems and delivery of high-quality services for families, young people and children based on current research and practice.
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain strong networks with service users, community, professionals and other departments.

**Our work environment**

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.

**What’s in it for you**
- We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs
- Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
- Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
- Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!
- Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
- Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well
- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environm Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qzduj