We have an exciting opportunity to join our Early Years Department from January 2025. As the Early Years Facility and Contracts Advocate you will join the new Early Years Partnerships Team that is largely focused on supporting Early Years Service Providers (internal and external) within the municipality to ensure the children and families in Knox can access quality services. 

With direction from the Coordinator Early Years Partnerships, the Early Years Facility and Contracts Advocate is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the use and maintenance of Council’s Early Years facilities and related contracts whilst ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, through effective engagement and partnership with both internal and external early years services.  

This is a full time permanent role based at our Civic Centre however we can offer a range of flexible work options for the right candidate. 

This is a Band 6 classified role, remuneration will be $95,488.69 - $104,288.00 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the superannuation guarantee.  

The key selection criteria for this position are: 

• Demonstrated working knowledge of the relevant legislative context applicable to the delivery of early years services and the risk control issues in relation to early years facilities.  

• Proven experience in project management and procurement or contract supervision/administration preferably in a Local Government Setting.  

• Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining positive and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated ability to assess and interpret stakeholder feedback and data to inform actions and anticipate stakeholders needs and potential issues  

• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective part of a team whilst being self-motivated, use initiative and be able to plan own work.

• Ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet deadlines and competing demands. 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.