Employment Status:  Permanent, full time
Days & Hours of Work: Monday – Friday totalling 38 hours per week
Competitive Salary: Band 8 - $133,367.11 p.a + 12% superannuation
Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

The Coordinator Early Years and Youth, reports directly to the Manager Inclusive Communities, and is responsible for leading the delivery and ongoing development of Early Years and Youth services to meet the needs and aspirations of the Bayside community.

The role provides strategic and operational leadership ensuring services are accessible, inclusive and responsive, and aligned to Council priorities including the Council Plan and Health and Inclusion Plan.

The position leads a multidisciplinary team through 2 Team Leaders and works collaboratively across Council and with external partners to support integrated service delivery, community development, infrastructure planning and long-term planning for children, young people and families.

You will be responsible for:

• Creating and communicating long term vision for the team aligned to council’s vision and goals, as well as the Council Plan and Health & Inclusion Plan.
• Leading and coordinating the day-to-day delivery of Early Years and Youth services, ensuring accessible, inclusive and high-quality services that meet community needs.
• Contributing to Council planning processes relating to community infrastructure, service provision and long-term service planning.
• Identifying service gaps and responding to emerging community needs with appropriate strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, service providers and stakeholders across Early Years and Youth sectors.
• Support Council’s Emergency Management responsibilities, including undertaking the role of Deputy Municipal Recovery Manager as required.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in community development, social sciences, education, youth work or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in leading community-based or early years/youth services.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and service operations.
• Experience in planning and managing community infrastructure
• Experience working in partnership with community organisations and government agencies.
• Understanding of Early Years and Youth service systems within a local government or community context.
• Ability to build partnerships and support integrated service delivery outcomes.
• Experience in budgeting, reporting and service planning within a public sector environment.

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check. 

What we can offer you in return: 

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A parkland surrounding the office that is only a short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

How to apply:

1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description.
2. Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
3. Click Apply to submit your application.
4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

Applications close: Monday 22 June 2026 at 11:55pm

Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Ros Pruden on 03 9599 4611 or via email rpruden@bayside.vic.gov.au until 10 June, then after that Michelle Williams on 03 9599 4343 or via email michellewilliams@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.