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Children and Families Officer

Job No: SHELL325
Location: Shellharbour NSW

Shellharbour City, located just 1 ½ hours south of Sydney, is home to almost 72,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's a place of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

  • Exciting, rewarding career opportunities
  • Relaxed coastal lifestyle
  • Flexible working arrangements and work/life balance

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a flexible, contemporary environment in a Local Government area currently experiencing rapid growth?

Shellharbour City Council is committed to building a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We are seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, skilled and experienced people to join us and be part of our Community Life Team.

The role:

The Children and Families Officer position will play a key role in designing and delivering a range of programs and initiatives that support wellbeing and safety outcomes for children and families across Shellharbour City.

With a strong mind for critical thinking and analysis, great communication skills and a positive approach to community and stakeholder engagement, the role will be pivotal in making Shellharbour a child-friendly city.

You will be suitably qualified with experience working with children and families in planning and delivering programs and activities for children and families.

We offer:

  • Temporary full time position up to July 2021 (subject to external funding)
  • Possibility of extension (subject to external funding) without further advertising
  • Up to 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time
  • Salary up to $1,490.48 per week, plus 9.5% superannuation
  • Great team and organisational culture

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Note: This position requires a "Working with Children Check" clearance in accordance with the 'Child Protection (WWC) Act 2012'

 

Contact: Bonnie Hittmann, Manager Community Life on 4221 6237.

Closing date: Wednesday, 25 November 2020 at 11:30pm.

 

Interested?

Apply now... Complete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.  

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For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria, please view our Guide To Applying.

 

Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability represent who we are and what we expect of one another.

To work for us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values.

 

Shellharbour City Council is an equal opportunity employer.

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