Child and Family Support Officer

Job TypePart Time
- Position Description

**Permanent Part Time, 24 hours per week**
**$95,403.67 pro rata (plus 11% super and annual pay increases)**

**Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime & WFH**

**Who we are**:
At Surf Coast Shire Council we care about our people and our community and we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland and magnificent beaches, not to mention the iconic Great Ocean Road. The shire is one of the tourists draw cards of Australia and among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.

Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.

**Your New Career**:
Child and Family Health exists to support the health and wellbeing of children, from birth to school age, and their families. Programs include the Maternal and Child Health Service, parent education, parenting support and playgroups.

**About the role**:
This dynamic, varied role will see you being responsible for supporting the delivery of the First Time Parent Group and Parent Education programs, through both session planning and facilitation. No two days will be alike, as you work to promote positive health behaviours that enhance health and development outcomes for infants, young children and their families.

**Key Selection Criteria**:
**Mandatory Qualifications and Experience**
- Demonstrated experience in the planning and facilitation of early childhood/parenting groups.
- Experience working with children in vulnerable and high-risk families, particularly in home-based, community and group settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of the Maternal and Child Health Service.
- Demonstrated experience in health promotion and parent education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development.
- Understanding of the impact of early intervention within high-risk families - in particular in the context of trauma, mental health, family violence and poverty.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
- Current driver’s licence.

**Desirable Qualifications and Experience**
- Experience in Local Government.
- Previous experience in a similar role with at least 2 years’ experience

**Working for us**:
We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying. We value the uniqueness of individuals and provide an environment in which all employees are able to contribute to our success.

**What you’ll love**
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options
- Career development & learning opportunities, we help our people grow
- Purchase of additional annual leave
- Free onsite parking
- Leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program.

More information on the role accountabilities, and the key selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is available above.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact **Amy Clemens** on **5261 00549.**

**How to apply**:
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

- cover letter
- statement addressing the selection criteria
- copy of your resume.