Join us in making a difference for children and families in Mildura. As the Early Years Project Officer, you’ll lead the Best Start Partnership, coordinating local services and initiatives to support children aged 0–8. This role focuses on improving early childhood outcomes through collaboration, community engagement, and strategic project delivery. Ideal for a motivated professional with strong leadership and communication skills.

Position details

· Full Time

· This role allows for flexible working arrangements in line with Council Policy.

· Job Number: R2633

· Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 5 June 2025

About the Opportunity
This rewarding role involves coordinating early childhood initiatives that support children from birth to age eight, with a focus on improving health, development, and wellbeing outcomes. You will work closely with local service providers, families, and community groups to implement the Best Start model, drive systemic change, and contribute to a shared vision where all children thrive. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, along with a commitment to early years development and community engagement.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

- Diploma or degree qualifications in early childhood, education, health, welfare, community development or relevant demonstrated experience in a similar field

- Demonstrated project management experience

- Well developed written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

- Understanding and knowledge of the Local, State and Commonwealth Government service system

- Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including parents, local community members and local early childhood and family service agencies

- A current Victorian Driver’s Licence

- Current National Police Check and Working With Children Check

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $93,602 to $101,911 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Candidates viewing via Seek or Linkedin are strongly encouraged to visit Councils Career’s page by following this link- https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Current-Job-Vacancies to view a copy of the Position Description and application form that is a requirement to apply for this role.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)

Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.

Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees

Learning and Professional Development Opportunities

Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay

Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements

Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships

Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

· A completed Job Application Form

· A resume

· A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.

Want to know more?

Visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.