Manager Early Years and Family Services

About the opportunity

The Manager Early Years and Family Services is a senior and strategic leadership role that brings together your knowledge of contemporary principles and practices in early childhood health and education with your understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks in relation to service provision. As part of the role you will oversee Council’s early years centres, kindergarten programs, maternal and child health services, immunisation programs, OSHC programs, and supported playgroup programs ensuring they meet the needs of children and families across the Towong Shire.

What you can expect

• Lead the development and delivery of Council’s early years and family services including: early years centers, three and four year old kindergarten, maternal and child health services, immunisation programs, OSHC programs, and supported playgroup programs.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive culture and working environment and ensure direct reports are supported to provide leadership, management and continued development to their direct reports.
• Ensure the delivery of early years and family services functions aligns with organisational objectives and relevant legislative requirement.
• Develop and manage contracts, service agreements, funding applications and agreements for Early Years and Family Services

What you’ll need to be successful

• Experience working in Senior Management within an Early Years or Family Services environment
• Strong leadership, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of, or experience, working in small communities
• Sound understanding of Financial and Risk Management and OH&S
• Ability to travel during work hours throughout Tallangatta, Corryong, Walwa and Bellbridge (pool car available)

Benefits of working at Towong Shire

• Opportunities to enhance the service and outcomes for our families
• Work with a leadership team that sets you up for success
• Enjoy flexibility in managing your schedule
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Next steps

If you’re excited by this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

1. Read the full Position Description below
2. Learn how to apply by reading our How to Apply guide
3. Provide a cover letter detailing how you meet the Key Selection Criteria for the role
4. Provide a copy of your resume, including the details of two professional referees

Our process

• Once the role is closed, all applications are reviewed against the role requirements.
• If your application is successful, you may receive an initial screening call and/or be invited to an interview.
• If shortlisted to the final stage, you may receive a call regarding reference and police checks, before (hopefully) receiving an offer.
• All applicants will receive an outcome regardless of being successful or unsuccessful.

If your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway, just make sure to include a cover letter to let us know why you’d be a great fit for the team.

Towong Shire Council is committed to creating a culture where everyone is respected. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, contact hr@towong.vic.gov.au