Early Years Partnership Officer

• Foster positive relationships and collaborations with our community to bring to life our Early Years’ Partnership Framework
• Permanent position, part-time flexible hours, minimum of 19 hrs per week, Werribee-based
• Salary $98,797 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. Be prepared to be challenged.

You will work with contracted providers to ensure our early years and family facilities deliver services and spaces that align with community needs. You will foster positive relationships and facilitate collaboration and partnerships between and across groups with key agencies, organisations and community groups in order to achieve this.

We are looking for someone who will establish a local face to face presence with all stakeholders in order to engage and identify community needs and to ensure the successful delivery of key projects.

In this senior role within the Family and Sector Partnerships Unit you will have the freedom to work autonomously and control your work day, in return, you must be ambitious, self-motivated and results driven.  This position has flexible working conditions and provides opportunity for learning, development and career progression.

This is a re-advertised position. Previous applicants need not apply.

• The streamlining of operational procedures for the requests for tender (RFT) processes.
• The formation of influential partnerships with a range of diverse stakeholders.
• Effective systems and processes between partners and Council to ensure the smooth operation of services and facilities.
• The set-up of governance and reporting structures.
• The management of the partners fund which helps to improve services in the community.
• The management of service lease agreements, reporting and various other administration duties.

• A positive, can-do attitude together with a self-motivated, autonomous style.
• An innovative approach to engaging early education and care service partners to manage future community facilities.
• Community and development experience including knowledge of community planning and program development and implementation, project management, community engagement and consultation.
• High level interpersonal skills and effective communication (verbal and written) skills to engage with a broad range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of the legislative environment and infrastructure.
• It is desirable, but not essential, that you hold a qualification in Early Years.
• Demonstrated experience in RFT’s, service lease agreements and report writing.

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 a great place to work. 

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.

If If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending us a cover letter and your resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact Erin Clark, Coordinator Family and Sector Partnerships on 9742 8121 or Emma Lawne, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0429 118 435.