Children and Family Services Development Officer

2 weeks ago


Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia Blue Mountains City Council Full time

In this position, you will:
- provide specialist expertise, strategic input and advocacy on behalf of Council on issues relating to improving the quality of life for children and families, living in the Blue Mountains.
- assess the needs and facilitate the development of targeted services and facilities for children and families living in the Blue Mountains.
- lead and maintain positive group functioning and engagement within the Stronger Families Alliance (SFA) groups and coordinate with other networks focused on children, young people and families.
- provide specialist advice to Council regarding policies, programs and issues relating to children and families.

You will have (amongst others listed in the position description):

  • Relevant degree qualification appropriate for the position's accountabilities;
  • Extensive experience working with children and families, with an understanding of issues relating to improving the quality of life of children and families;
  • Ability to provide specialist advice and expertise relating to issues affecting children and families;
  • Highly developed project management skills, needs assessment and analytical research skills;
  • Ability to develop, evaluate and prioritise programs, projects and policies, with highly developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
  • Demonstrated experiences in large and small group facilitation methods, with an ability to deliver public presentations; and
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, pertaining to children and families, engaging multiple stakeholders with the community service sector and at all levels of Government.
This is a 12-month temporary contract, 14 hours per week in a job-share arrangement.

Salary:
commencing at $87, pro-rata) gross per annum.

For further information contact:
Sophie Davis on

Closing date:
Sunday, 2 April 202-
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