• Annual Salary: $66,244 - $71,926 + Superannuation
• Fixed Term, Full Time Position
• Join us at MP, where we offer flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment. This role is based at our Epping Campus, conveniently located near public transport. We provide secure onsite parking and on-site cafe.

About the Organisation:

Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus, delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

About the Role:

• Source childcare placements, ensuring compliance with the AMEP contract, working with both parents and childcare centres.
• Maintain and evaluate the provision of financially effective and culturally sensitive childcare placements

Duties:

• Source appropriate childcare services in consultation with Child Care Placement Service Coordinator and place children in care according to the guidelines and timeframes of the AMEP contract with the Commonwealth Government.
• Liaise with parents, childcare educators, and Melbourne AMEP service providers (TAFE and Learn Locals) across the five contract regions to ensure effective placement and retention of both children and clients in the AMEP.
• Analyse attendance patterns and identify factors that impact on attendance. Identify and implement solutions to promote participation in the program that assists with client retention.
• Within the scope of the role, ensure that Melbourne AMEP maintains compliance with the KPIs surrounding provision of childcare to AMEP clients, as outlined in the contract.
• Assist AMEP clients in understanding childcare in Australia by supporting clients in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Work collaboratively with Melbourne AMEP staff, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain Melbourne AMEP processes and systems for recording childcare placements. Ensure accurate record keeping, including the checking of childcare invoices.
• Implement new processes and systems as directed, while applying continuous improvement principles.
• Coordinate AMEP service providers and monitor weekly client and childcare service attendance to ensure they match. Follow up absences as required and maintain engagement with the AMEP.
• Maintain records and conduct research and analysis to contribute to the production of monthly reports in relation to the childcare service.

For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description.

Skills and Experience Required:

• An approved qualification and/or demonstrated experience in childcare provision. Demonstrated exposure to government policy and cultural issues in relation to childcare in Victoria will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience working within the contractual requirements of the AMEP/SEE or other Commonwealth funded programs.
• Demonstrated ability for accurate record keeping and attention to detail within a compliance/governance framework.
• Demonstrated high- level organisational skills, including the ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrated ability and experience working with internal and external stakeholders including the ability to raise issues affecting the provision of childcare for Melbourne AMEP, particularly with those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual applicants are encouraged.
• A demonstrated ability to interpret policies and regulations to comply with operational procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of compliance systems and a demonstrated commitment to the principles of continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, Privacy, and Anti-Discrimination principles appropriate for this position
• A current Drivers Licence
• A new Police Check for the successful applicant.
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee) Card

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered

• Current CV
• Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description)

For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: [email protected] or via phone: (03) 9269 1146.

If you email us, please make sure you put the job title and job number in the subject line.

Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.

Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.

A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.

We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today!

Recruitment Agencies

Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.