Children and Family Services Development Officer

2 weeks ago


Katoomba, 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 $87,877.55 (pro-rata) gross per annum.

**For further information contact**: Sophie Davis on 0436 667 879.

**Closing date**: Sunday, 2 April 2023.
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