Policy and Planning Support Officer
Job no: 495752
Work type: Permanent Full-time
Location: Knox Civic Centre
Categories: Children's Services
Internal Only
You must be a current employee of Knox City Council or be engaged via Comensura for 4+ continuous months to apply for this role.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to join our newly branded Early Years Department (currently Family & Children’s Services) from January 2025. As the Policy and Planning Support Officer you will join the new Early Years Municipal Planning Team.
The role of the Policy and Project Support Officer works actively with the Strategic Planning and Partnerships team to provide administrative support to strategic and operational projects and the quality document system in the Early Years Services Department.
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 5 classified role, remuneration will be $78,036.84 - $90,793.94 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the superannuation guarantee.
What you will need to thrive
The key selection criteria for this role are:
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Demonstrated commitment to working in a way that reflects Knox City Council and the Early Years Department values which includes working in an integrated, collaborative and innovative way with others.
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High level of proficiency in written and verbal communication.
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Demonstrated ability to perform efficiently within a small team and gain the cooperation and assistance of others when required.
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Demonstrated ability and experience in providing administrative support for projects including a proven understanding of project management methodology.
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Providing support and research for the development of policy.
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Ability to manage a variety of tasks concurrently.
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Proven skills in the use of Microsoft suite of products.
To Apply please tell us in your application form:
- Why you are interested in this opportunity
- What skills and qualities will you bring to the role?
For further information on this role please contact Sarah Kleine on 9298 8110.
Review the full position description now via our Knox City Council Careers Page
Apply by: 10/11/2024
Why Us
Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
As an employee (in accordance with Knox City Council's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy) you may be required to provide evidence that you are compliant with the vaccination requirements prior to commencement. It is highly recommended that all Council staff are vaccinated.
Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
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