Job description
- $78,231 – $90,312 pa (plus super)
- Permanent Full Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne’s second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
Join an award-winning Children’s Services Team, dynamic and passionate in supporting children and their families in the Greater Dandenong community. A recent retirement has created an opportunity for a Family Day Care – Field Officer.
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.
The primary objectives of the position are to:
- Facilitate accessible and appropriate home based childcare placement for families requiring care for children aged 0-12 years
- Supervise and support educators with creating home based settings for family day care, that meet the National Law and Regulations, National and Victorian Quality Frameworks and Quality Standards.
- Conduct educator home assessments for compliance with the relevant laws and regulations, quality standards, including occupational health, and safety
- Monitor the quality of care and suitability of childcare placements with educators
- Contribute to the development of the service’s policies and procedures, the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and the Family Day Care Business Plan.
About you
Selection of the most suitable applicant will be based on the following:
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood with little or no relevant work experience or alternatively through lesser formal qualifications in conjunction with following relevant demonstrated skills, knowledge, or experience:
- Skills in the early childhood field, including experience in understanding child development and age-appropriate child behaviour.
- Previous experience, in family day care or related field, particularly within culturally diverse communities, preferably with knowledge of other relevant community language(s) in addition to English.
- Understanding of the philosophy and practice of home based childcare settings for provision of family day care.
- Effective organisational skills and time management, prioritising responsibilities specific to the objectives of the day-to-day operations of family day care.
- Ability to effectively use computer software and systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and Harmony Software.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including preparation of reports and liaison with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
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 here, or view the attachment below.
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.
The candidate will also be required to provide a valid and ongoing Victorian Drivers Licence.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page.
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community 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.
Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for childrenwith zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
Further information: Lani Johaan, 8571 1807.