Coordinator Service Planning and Development (Family, Youth and Children's Services)

Permanent Full Time (Flexible)

Band 8 - Starting from $122,746.59+ super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

• Opportunity to lead important and impactful projects for children, young people, and their families in Yarra
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Yarra City Council's Family, Youth and Children's Services Branch is an innovative team that works interconnectedly to support and improve the lives and outcomes of children, families and young people. The branch provides services and programs, and plans for, advocates, and partners with others so that children, young people and their families experience integrated and seamless services through the life stages from birth to 25 years.

The Family, Youth and Children’s Services Branch has five interconnected service units:

• Children’s Services provides, supports, and strategically plans for early childhood and education and care services across the municipality,
• Connie Benn Centre is an integrated family and children’s hub,
• Family Services includes Maternal and Child Health, immunisation, Integrated Family Services, and playgroups,
• Service Planning and Development leads, coordinates, and supports policy, research, evaluation, strategic service planning and projects, and branch administration,
• Youth and Middle Years Services works in partnership with young people to provide programs, advocacy and youth engagement activities.

The branch also supports Council’s Families and Children’s Advisory Committee, local toy libraries, and Australia’s first adventure playground - the Fitzroy Adventure Playground.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled professional who will be responsible for coordinating, leading and implementing a range of strategic projects that drive continuous improvement, integrated service delivery, that are in response to changes in community need and legislative and policy reform. The role works closely with the branch leadership team and Manager to ensure that changes in response to policy, legislative and funding reform is well-planned for and that the Executive Leadership Team and Councillors are well-informed and can make timely decisions. The role also oversees and coordinates the branch administration team.

The successful applicant will be a strong communicator, politically astute, capable of leading and managing complex projects with a wide range of stakeholders, and a strategic thinker.

Yarra City Council is a dynamic and exciting organisation. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and diversity. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contact Angela Morcos, Manager - Family, Youth and Children's Services on 03 9205 5474.

702103 - Coordinator Service Planning and Development - Position Description (August 2025) (1).pdf

Applications close on Monday 29 September at 11:55pm.

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.