Coordinator Childrens Services

Permanent, Full time. Flexible working hours
- Lead an exciting, diverse and innovative team and portfolio
- Convenient Preston Central location, close to public transport

The Coordinator Childrens Services is a senior leadership position and will be responsible for the effective leadership, management and operation of sector leading early services to the Darebin community; with a focus on engaging with children, their families and communities experiencing the greatest disadvantage, are at risk and/or who experience barriers to participation.
- Permanent, full time
- Band 8 - $126,682 per annum + superannuation
- Convenient location, close to public transport
- Flexible working hours
- Lead an exciting, diverse and innovative team and portfolio

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

**About Darebin City Council**
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

**About the Role**
- This position works in a complex environment with a diverse community, range of services and organisations and is integral in supporting the implementation of Council, State and Federal Government strategy, policy reform and initiatives.
- Provide leadership, support and direction in the implementation of a range of early years community-based services

**Skills & Experience**
- Degree or Diploma qualification in Childrens Services, Social Work, Community Services (or related discipline) or lesser formal qualifications with extensive and diverse experience (4 years’ +), A Post-Graduate Degree is highly regarded
- Relevant experience in the field, coordinating and evaluating programs and services including staff development and service development.
- Recruit, lead, support, supervise and mentor staff in the provision of sector leading quality services and partnership initiatives to the Darebin community. Provide advice and support the development of strategies that address Council's response to new and emerging community issues.
- Provide leadership, support and direction in the implementation of a range of early years community-based services
- Ability to understand and input into the long-term goals of the Childrens Services Unit and to develop and implement policies and procedures of the unit and the wider organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively consult, and form partnerships with a diverse stakeholder base with capability to positively manage potentially contentious issues and reach collaborative outcomes.
- Provide advice and support the development of strategies that address Council's response to new and emerging community issues.

**Culture**
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

**Benefits**
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

**How to Apply**

Contact Jo Smale, Manager Community Services and Development, Enter hiring manager’s job titleon 0418 123 604 for a confidential discussion.

**Applications close on 24 October 2024 at 11.30pm.**
- Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy._