12.5% Superannuation | Premium Recquatic MembershipThis position is classified as a PACS Band 5 ($76,199 - $83,003 p.a pro rata) under the City of Kwinana's structured remuneration system.Please note Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position under Section 50(D) of the Equal Opportunities Act 1984What's On OfferAn amazing opportunity exists for a passionate individual to join our dedicated Community Services and Partnerships team at the City of Kwinana. This is a part-time position reporting to the Community Partnerships Specialist and working alongside a quality team of professionals. Recognising the critical role of family support in shaping the future of children and families in Kwinana, this position works closely with the City's Early Years Officer and early childhood sector to ensure families are supported and linked to critical services across the greater Kwinana region. As our new Family Support Officer (50D), your primary focus will be to develop and deliver our Early Years Strategy, partnering with the community to make informed decisions that address community needs.What You'll NeedTo make an impact in this pivotal role, you will have…• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent – this is a genuine requirement for this position under (Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984).• Minimum 2 years' experience working in the community/social services sector.• Strong communication, networking and relationship building skills with an ability to engage with diverse audiences.• Well organised with an ongoing commitment to supporting parents, caregivers and families.• Experienced in developing and maintaining relationships with social services and families.• Sound knowledge and experience in working with Aboriginal families, in particular across the South-West Metro region.• Experience in community and stakeholder engagement.• Considerable experience in program delivery, including planning, organising and evaluating experiences for families and young children.• Experience in advocating for family support services across the social services sector.• The ability to obtain Working With Children's and Police Clearance.• A current non-restricted driver's licence.What's In It For You?At the City of Kwinana you will enjoy a true work-life balance, with access to flexible working arrangements and a fantastic workplace culture born from a collaborative team environment.Other perks include, but are not limited to…A fantastic workplace, recently ranked alongside the top 10% of the most constructive local governments in Australia and New Zealand for workplace culture!Competitive salary plus 12.5% superannuation.A robust employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental wellbeing.A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees.The opportunity for flexible working arrangements.Career development, training opportunities and study support.Want To Know More?For more information relating to the position, please contact Denver D'Cruz, Manager Community Engagement on 9439 0281.To be considered for this position applicants must submit a statement addressing the above criteria giving specific examples in no more than two (2) pages, along with your cover letter and resume.What Are You Waiting For?If you suspect this role might just be the one you've been searching for - don't delay. Apply now!We look forward to hearing from you.Apply online: www.kwinana.wa.gov.auApplications close: 5.00 PM, Friday 10 January 2025.*An essential criterion of this role is that the successful applicant must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications.The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer-centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, which includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City's current Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.Please note: As part of the City's recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.
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