* Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking
* Permanent part time role 0.8 FTE (60:48 hours per fortnight)
* Salary $133,200 p.a. pro rata + super + allowances
Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.
To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking an experienced and values driven Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Coordinator to provide operational and strategic leadership across our Maternal and Child Health and family wellbeing services.
This role will provide you the opportunity to:
* Coordinate and oversee the provision of a comprehensive and high‐quality Maternal and Child Health service for children and families from birth to school age, in accordance with the Key Ages and Stages Framework, Maternal and Child Health Program Standards, Practice Guidelines and the Revised Guidelines for Enhanced Maternal and Child Health.
* Plan, implement and monitor strategic and operational service delivery in line with the Victorian Maternal and Child Health Service Framework, including identifying opportunities for service development, service quality improvement and contribute to family service infrastructure planning.
* Provide strategic advice and contribute to Council advocacy in relation to maternal, child, allied and community health service priorities, ensuring alignment with identified community needs and evidence‐based practice.
* Plan, analyse and evaluate service models, operational systems and business processes to ensure Maternal and Child Health services deliver best value for the community, support effective outcomes and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
* Work in partnership with colleagues across the Children's Services Department to contribute to the planning and development of service directions, including identifying gaps in child and family service delivery and developing strategies to respond effectively to emerging and identified community needs.
* Support the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Municipal Early Years & Children's Plan (MEYCP), and Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan (MHWBP) ensuring alignment with Council priorities, State Government policy frameworks and improved outcomes for children, families and the broader community.
* Provide leadership, direction and professional supervision to the Maternal and Child Health team, fostering a positive, supportive and child‐safe workplace culture.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Proven ability to provide professional and clinical leadership, support safe and evidence‐based practice, and uphold strong clinical governance within a public health or early years' service.
* Proven ability to analyse service data, identify emerging community needs, evaluate service performance and lead initiatives that improve service quality, equity, accessibility and outcomes for children and families.
* Experience contributing to policy development, service planning and integrated service responses within a local government or similarly complex environment.
* Proven ability to lead, supervise and support professional teams within a clinical or highly regulated environment including performance development, professional supervision, mentoring and supporting staff wellbeing.
* Demonstrated ability to lead workforce planning.
* Ability to foster a positive, respectful and child safe workplace culture, ensuring staff practice in accordance with professional standards, legislation and organisational policies.
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including community agencies, health providers, government departments, tertiary institutions and allied services.
* Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks, including child safety, privacy, occupational health and safety, and information sharing obligations (CISS and FVISS).
* Ability to manage budgets, monitor expenditure, meet funding and reporting requirements, and provide accurate, timely advice to management, Executive Leadership and Council as required.
Other requirements
* Employment in this role is conditional on successful completion of a pre-employment medical.
We care We thrive We grow
Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.
We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.
We offer:
* Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments
* Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
* An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
* An active Social Club
* Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff
* Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations
* Generous leave entitlements including:
o Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
o Purchased leave
o Ceremonial leave
o Gender affirmation leave
o Family violence leave
If you'd like to learn more, please view the Position Description available on Council's website (www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/council/careers) or contact Heidi Preston, Manager Children's Services on 03 5220 7*** for a confidential discussion.
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Applications close on THURSDAY 14 MAY
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.
We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.