• Full Time or Part time, permanent opportunity

About Us:

The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.

About the Role:

The Early Years Coordinator provides strategic leadership to deliver high-quality education programs. The role involves working with educators, families, and community partners to foster an enriching environment for young children. This includes managing maternal and child health services, supported playgroups, compliance, and community engagement while supporting staff development and promoting collaboration.

Classification as per ANMF Award 2020.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as a clinical nurse specialist, requiring minimal day-to-day supervision while delivering high-quality care.
• Proven skills in conducting thorough assessments, managing cases effectively, and making appropriate referrals to support the needs of families and children.
• In-depth knowledge of current challenges and trends affecting Maternal and Child Health services and the ability to address these issues effectively.
• Strong understanding of Maternal and Child Health Guidelines and program standards, ensuring compliance with best practices in service delivery.
• Experience in leading and facilitating group work, effectively engaging families and community members in supportive activities and programs.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:

We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

• Option for working more hours over less days (e.g., 9-day fortnight)
• Negotiated start and finish times.
• Negotiated work sites.

We have generous leave entitlements including:

• 3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
• 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
• Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.
• Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
• Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
• Parental leave - 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.

We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
• Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
• Annual Flu Vaccinations.
• Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.

We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:

• Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
• Access to study leave.
• On the job training.

And the bonuses:

• Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
• 17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum "Christmas bonus".
• Recognition awards for years of service.

For further information about this position, please contact Kate McKernan, Manager - Community & Culture on 5795 0000.

How to Apply:
Please visit our website www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to view the position description and to complete an online application form. Applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 10 March 2025.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.