Early Years Facility and Contracts Advocate
Job no: 495753
Work type: Permanent Full-time
Location: Knox Civic Centre
Categories: Children's Services
Internal Only
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 Early Years Facility and Contracts Advocate you will join the new Early Years Partnerships Team that is largely focussed 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.
What you will need to thrive
The key selection criteria for this position are:
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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.
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Proven experience in project management and procurement or contract supervision/administration preferably in a Local Government Setting.
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Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining positive and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
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Demonstrated ability to assess and interpret stakeholder feedback and data to inform actions and anticipate stakeholders needs and potential issues
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Demonstrated ability to work as an effective part of a team whilst being self-motivated, use initiative and be able to plan own work.
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Ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet deadlines and competing demands.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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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