
Early Childhood Specialist
2 weeks ago
**Full-Time / Ongoing**
**Classification: GO7 ($111,925.03 + Superannuation)**
**Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Specialist**
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families and children? Do you thrive on innovation and creating opportunities for lifelong skills? If so, we want you
**About Us**
The City of Playford, is one of the fastest-growing council areas in South Australia We're all about supporting our vibrant and diverse community, placing people at the heart of everything we do. Our urban centre is the bustling CBD of Northern Adelaide, enriched by a mix of new and established suburbs, rural townships, and lush horticultural lands.
At Playford, we believe in open decision-making and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected. Join us in making a real impact
**The Role: Early Childhood Specialist**
As our Early Childhood Specialist, you'll be the driving force behind strengthening and aligning Council resources to ensure every child and family in our community can thrive. You'll collaborate across functions, bringing your expertise in early childhood development, evidence-based literacy strategies, and best practices to the table.
**What You'll Be Doing**:
- ** Champion Early Childhood Education**: Provide insights and expertise to shape program strategies and service delivery.
- ** Innovate for Impact**: Incorporate best practices to design and deliver services that maximize early literacy outcomes and foster a thriving community.
- ** Lead and Coordinate**: Offer specialist advice and coordinate a range of early childhood programs and initiatives.
- ** Collaborate with Libraries**: Work with library teams to curate book collections that reflect current research and provide enriching experiences for participants.
- ** Break Down Barriers**: Develop solutions to remove participation barriers for disadvantaged families.
- ** Connect Communities**: Identify opportunities and support connections to various programs and activities, including playgroups, community gardens, libraries, and more.
- ** Guide and Advise**: Provide recommendations and guidance to Council staff delivering services to young children and families.
- ** Drive Improvement**: Monitor and support service delivery to identify areas for continuous improvement.
- ** Promote Frameworks**: Develop, maintain, and promote the Council's Early Childhood Development Framework.
- ** Advocate and Report**: Prepare briefing papers and business case reports to translate research and analysis into actionable service delivery options.
**What You'll Bring to Our Team**:
- ** Impactful Program Design**: Proven ability to design and deliver early literacy programs that make a significant difference.
- ** Expert Knowledge**: Deep understanding of early childhood development trends and practices.
- ** Leadership and Collaboration**: Demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively in diverse, multi-disciplinary settings.
- ** Program Development**: Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood and community development programs.
- ** Effective Communication**: Strong verbal and written communication skills to achieve outcomes.
- ** Professional Responsibility**: High degree of autonomy and professional responsibility.
- ** Problem-Solving**: Ability to negotiate constructive outcomes in complex situations.
- ** Cultural Competence**: Experience working with diverse communities and cultures.
- ** Community Building**: Ability to identify community needs and build capacity through programs.
**What's In It For You**:
- ** Flexible and Supportive Workplace**: Enjoy the autonomy to shape your role and make a real difference.
- ** Full-Time Position**: Secure a full-time, ongoing role.
- ** Make an Impact**: Truly make a difference in our community.
- ** Attractive Salary Package**: Competitive compensation to reward your expertise.
**Ready to Join Us?**
If you have specific questions about this role that the job ad or position description does not cover, reach out to Elena Casciano, Senior Manager - Families & Young People on **0433 107 114.**
**Applications close at 12:00pm on Wednesday, 4 June 2025.
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