Preschool Field Officer

Reference number: 13845

Closing date: 11:45pm, Sunday 12 December 2021

• Temporary part-time role at 25.5 hours per week
• 12-month contract
• Salary $56.38 per hour plus 10% superannuation

Family & Children Services Department

Family and Children’s Services brings together a range of services that focus on optimising learning, development, health and family wellbeing outcomes for children and young people from 0-17 years.  Services include Early Learning Services (Child Care, Occasional Care and Kindergarten), and Health and Family Wellbeing Services (including Maternal and Child Health, Immunisation and Family Services).

The Opportunity

Working as part of our Planning, Policy and Advocacy unit and reporting directly to the Team Leader Education and Planning, you will have a key focus on building the capacity of early childhood educators to support access and participation of children with additional needs in three and four-year old funded kindergarten programs. This role will also see you providing an outreach model in Kindergarten programs of practical advice, support and professional services.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified Early Childhood Teacher qualification approved by The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) together with relevant experience in the early childhood field;
• Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering high quality inclusive kindergarten programs;
• Demonstrated theoretical knowledge and experience working with and responding to the diverse needs of children with additional needs and their families;
• Well-developed knowledge of early childhood education and care and specialist education including relevant regulations, guidelines and contemporary frameworks;
• Postgraduate qualification and experience in Special Education desirable; and,
• Current Working With Children Check and Victorian Driver’s Licence.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Sharne Wheaton, Team Leader Education and Planning on (03) 9243 8718.

In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, some of Council’s positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you may be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Family Services Worker – Enhanced Maternal & Child Health

Reference number: 13862

Closing date: 11:45pm, Sunday 5 December 2021

• Temporary Part-Time, 12-month contract
• 30.4 hours per week
• Salary commencing at $37.66 per hour plus 10% superannuation. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Work in partnership with the Enhanced Maternal & Child Health team to provide intensive support and interventions to enhance health and wellbeing outcomes for children and their families.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to our MCH Team Leader Clinical Services, this position is responsible to partner with the Enhanced Maternal & Child Health team to provide a more intensive level of support to children and families during a period of additional need and vulnerability. You will work in a variety of settings, including the family’s home, the local MCH centre or another location within the community to deliver information, advice, support, and referrals to relevant community bodies to support families during instanced of short-term vulnerability.

Responsibilities

• To provide concentrated outreach support in a variety of settings, including the family’s home, the local MCH centre or another location within the community.
• Accept cases via the intake process of the EMCH service and provide appropriate advocacy, advice, counselling and referrals, according to needs identified with the client, in their home, at Council facilities or other venues as appropriate.
• To provide information, support, referrals, MARAM risk assessments and safety plans to victim / survivors of family violence.
• Liaise with EMCH nurse for clinical needs and developmental assessments of children, ensuring that there is a clear understanding of who is responsible for following up with the client.
• Monitor the level of risk to children and young people engaged in programs and services and liaise with other professionals regarding the needs and intervention strategies required with children at risk.
• Actively contribute as a member of the Health and Family Wellbeing team.   

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or related field;
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Child Protection, Women’s Health, Mental Health, Community Services, Early Parenting or other related fields;
• Ability to identify family needs and expectations and to lead planning and decision making with families to gain their cooperation and assistance;
• An understanding of the Best Interests principles for vulnerable children, the Best Interests Assessment and Case Practice Framework, the Strategic Framework for Family Services and the Children Youth and Families Act (2005);
• Hold and current and valid:
• Working with Children Check
• Victorian Drivers Licence

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Wendy Jones or Jen Fyffe, Maternal & Child Health Clinical Services Team Leader on (03) 9243 1640.

In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, some of Council’s positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you may be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position. 

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Business Support Officer – Sleep and Settling

Reference number: 13864

Closing date: 11:45pm, Sunday 5 December 2021

• Temporary Part-Time Position, 12-months.
• 22.8 hours per week
• $34.68 per hour plus 10% superannuation, salary commensurate with experience
• Provide administrative support to Council’s new Sleep and Settling team.

About Moonee Valley City Council

Moonee Valley City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

The Opportunity

This position will see you providing administrative support the new Sleep and Settling team within the Maternal & Child Health unit.  to set up new administrative practices to support the

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure attention to detail and accuracy in the development and maintenance of database and business unit records.
• Support MCH booking process, particularly for the Sleep and Settling outreach and groups.
• Support input data on ImPS database for Immunisation Services during peak periods when required.
• Input and maintain data records and spreadsheets to track data, organise and support communications and mail outs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist to format and distribute regular correspondence for the Sleep and Settling Model of Care.
• Respond to customer enquiries with efficiency, booking and rescheduling groups/appointments within the Child Development Information System (CDIS) program.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV in Business Administration or demonstrated experience in another compatible field of expertise;
• Proven time management skills including the ability to prioritise tasks and organise work activities to manage ongoing requests for action from both staff and community;
• A high level of proficiency with computer software systems (particularly Microsoft Software Applications and web-based applications);
• Demonstrated professional work ethic with maintaining confidentiality working with sensitive and private information;
• Understanding of Child Safe Organisations and responsibility to customers and community and,
• Current Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

At Moonee Valley City Council, we provide a number of benefits to our valued employees including:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Local Government Employees Health Plan
• Novated vehicle leasing
• Employee assistance programs / phone or in person counselling services

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered. 

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Janene Richards, Immunisation Program Leader on (03) 9243 8849.

In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, this Council position require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you may be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email hradmin@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Maternal & Child Health Nurse – Sleep & Settling

Reference number: 13861

Closing date: 11:45pm, Sunday 5 December 2021

• Permanent Part-Time
• 19 hours per week
• Salary commencing at $56.82 per hour plus 10% superannuation and applicable allowances, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Sleep and Setting Program.

About Moonee Valley City Council

Moonee Valley City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to our MCH Team Leader Clinical Services, this position will see you applying your advanced nursing skills to deliver the Maternal & Child Health Service to children (birth to school age) and families within our municipality. Your universal primary care service will consist of; home visits, centre consultations, assertive outreach and group consultancy. You will also contribute to the establishment and delivery of the Sleep & Settling program to ensure Council is set up for success.  

Responsibilities

• Provide support to parents and families through a range of programs (including New Parent Groups and the Sleep and Settling Model of Care) within the Health and Family Wellbeing team alongside the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Service and Universal Maternal and Child Health Service;
• Provide Maternal & Child Health services for families with children birth to 6 years within the recommended schedule through home visits, centre consultations, assertive outreach and group consultancy as specified by the Department of Health (DoH);
• Improve the outcomes for children through evidence-based health promotion and early intervention.
• Work collaboratively within the Maternal and Child Health Team to partner with families and work towards increased parenting competence and confidence;
• Liaise with Family Strengthening Workers and Universal Maternal and Child Health Nurses regarding the ongoing support of families using an outreach model of care.

Skills & Experience

• Current Nurse and Midwife registration;
• Accredited postgraduate qualification in Maternal and Child Health nursing;
• Demonstrated competency in assessment of children 0-6 years, complemented by a strong commitment to MCH practices focussed on researched-based outcomes and evidence informed by headline indicators known to make a difference in the life trajectory for children and families;
• Knowledge of parenting and parenting related issues;
• Experience in delivering one on one skill instruction/coaching and group work facilitation;
• Understanding of Child and Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes and Frameworks, together with Child Safe Standards; and,
• Hold and current and valid:
  • Working with Children Check
  • Victorian Drivers Licence
  • First Aid Level 2 Certificate.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Wendy Jones or Jen Fyffe, Maternal & Child Health Clinical Services Team Leader on (03) 9243 1640.

In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, some of Council’s positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you may be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Enhanced Maternal & Child Health Nurse

Reference number: 13860

Closing date: 11:45pm, Sunday 5 December 2021

• Permanent Part-Time
• 22.8 hours per week
• Salary commencing at $56.82 per hour plus 10% superannuation and applicable allowances, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Deliver outreach Maternal & Child Health services to families experiencing vulnerability.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to our MCH Team Leader Clinical Services, this position will see you working within a team to provide intensive outreach Maternal & Child Health support to community members in a variety of settings ranging from the family home, local MCH centre or another location within the municipality. You will utilise your diverse experience and knowledge to provide focussed support identified by families to address specific areas of need for the infant, child and family.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted actions, and interventions or supports, to improve child health, wellbeing, safety, learning and developmental outcomes where concerns are present.
• Assist parents to manage risk factors, and build on strengths and protective factors, to increase capacity, responsiveness and ability to keep the child in mind at all times. 
• Ensure that documentation is completed according to approved standards on the CDIS database program.
• Facilitate and strengthen the parent/carer’s ability to engage in their community as a key protective factor.
• Actively contribute as a member of the Health and Family Wellbeing team.    

Skills & Experience

• Current Nurse and Midwife registration;
• Accredited postgraduate qualification in Maternal and Child Health nursing;
• Extensive and diverse experience delivering MCH service to infants, children, parents and families from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures;
• Demonstrated ability to deal with complex situations and determine outcomes in partnership with families.
• Skills and experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities;
• Knowledge of Child and Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes and Frameworks, together with Child Safe Standards; and,
• Hold and current and valid:
  • Working with Children Check
  • Victorian Drivers Licence
  • First Aid Level 2 Certificate.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Wendy Jones or Jen Fyffe, Maternal & Child Health Clinical Services Team Leader on (03) 9243 1640.

In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, some of Council’s positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you may be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Maternal & Child Health Nurse – Sleep & Settling

Reference number: 13863

Closing date: 11:45pm, Sunday 5 December 2021

• Temporary Part Time, 6-months 
• 22.8 hours per week
• Salary commencing at $56.82 per hour plus 10% superannuation and applicable allowances, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Support the establishment, implementation and evaluation of the program to ensure Council is set up for success.

About Moonee Valley City Council

Moonee Valley City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to our MCH Team Leader Clinical Services, this position will see you applying your advanced nursing skills to deliver the Maternal & Child Health Service to children (birth to school age) and families within our municipality. Your primary focus will be to will support the establishment, implementation and evaluation of the Sleep & Settling program to ensure Council is set up for success.  

Responsibilities

• Provide support to parents and families through a range of programs (including New Parent Groups and the Sleep and Settling Model of Care) within the Health and Family Wellbeing team alongside the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Service and Universal Maternal and Child Health Service;
• Provide Maternal & Child Health services for families with children birth to 6 years within the recommended schedule through home visits, centre consultations, assertive outreach and group consultancy as specified by the Department of Health (DoH);
• Improve the outcomes for children through evidence-based health promotion and early intervention.
• Work collaboratively within the Maternal and Child Health Team to partner with families and work towards increased parenting competence and confidence;
• Liaise with Family Strengthening Workers and Universal Maternal and Child Health Nurses regarding the ongoing support of families using an outreach model of care.

Skills & Experience

• Current Nurse and Midwife registration;
• Accredited postgraduate qualification in Maternal and Child Health nursing;
• Demonstrated competency in assessment of children 0-6 years, complemented by a strong commitment to MCH practices focussed on researched-based outcomes and evidence informed by headline indicators known to make a difference in the life trajectory for children and families;
• Knowledge of parenting and parenting related issues;
• Experience in delivering one on one skill instruction/coaching and group work facilitation;
• Understanding of Child and Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes and Frameworks, together with Child Safe Standards; and,
• Hold and current and valid:
  • Working with Children Check
  • Victorian Drivers Licence
  • First Aid Level 2 Certificate.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Wendy Jones or Jen Fyffe, Maternal & Child Health Clinical Services Team Leader on (03) 9243 1640.

In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, some of Council’s positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you may be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Family Strengthening Worker

Reference number: 13859

Closing date: 11:45pm, Sunday 5 December 2021

• Permanent Full-Time and Part Time Positions
• 1 x Temporary Part Time Position, 19 hours per week, 12-month contract
• Salary commencing at $41.05 per hour plus 10% superannuation, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Provide education and support to new families within the municipality.

About Moonee Valley City Council

Moonee Valley City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about group facilitation and working with first time parents? Would you like the opportunity to work in a leading inner City Council where you will be an integral member of a Department focused on delivering family and children’s services?

Reporting to the MCH Team Leader Clinical Services, this position will work collaboratively to deliver services to families of children aged 0-6 years, including New Parent Groups and the Sleep and Settling Program funded by the Department of Health (DH), which foster an inclusive, supportive and flexible family centred approach. You will work within the Maternal Child Health business unit to deliver professional group sessions in line with current and up to date guidelines, information and legislations.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to progress your career in an organisation where you will be supported to achieve your best.

Responsibilities

• To plan and provide information and educational group programs, within Department of Health (DH) guidelines and funding. A focus of this work will centre around New Parent Groups and the Sleep and Settling Model of Care, it will include some out of hours group work;
• Provide intensive support to referred families about a range of parenting issues in a variety of formats, including within the home and group environment;
• Liaise with Maternal and Child Health Nurses regarding the ongoing support of families using an outreach model of care;
• provide linkages to family support services including early years settings and early intervention where appropriate.

Skills & Experience

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in social science, early childhood services or social work. Additional qualification in Pre and Post-natal Family Support desirable;
• Relevant experience in working with families, young children and facilitating parenting programs;
• Knowledge of issues related to the needs of families and young children e.g. sleep settling strategies, breast/infant feeding and nutritional needs, behaviour guidance, play and development;
• Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team; and,
• Hold and current and valid:
  • Working with Children Check
  • Victorian Drivers Licence
  • First Aid Level 2 Certificate.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Wendy Jones or Jen Fyffe, Maternal & Child Health Clinical Services Team Leader on (03) 9243 1640. 

In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, some of Council’s positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you may be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Student Statutory Planning

Reference number: 13842

Closing date: 11:45pm, Friday 3 December 2021

• 4 Positions available
• Temporary Part-Time Position
• 12 Month Contract
• 19 Hours Per Week
• $31.47 per hour plus 10% superannuation

About Us

Moonee Valley City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 127,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.

The Opportunity

This exciting opportunity will see you providing, under supervision, services, guidance and advice in particular facets of statutory planning, subdivision control and other services provided by the Statutory Planning department. You will be assisting Council in order to meet its legislative and planning obligations for the benefit of residents, taxpayers and businesses in the City of Moonee Valley.

Reporting directly to the Senior Coordinator Statutory Planning, your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to public counter, written and telephone enquiries
• Assisting in the registration and preliminary assessment, in addition to the recording, notification and general processing of town planning and subdivision applications
• Undertake regular site inspections to ensure advertising notifications are maintained and correctly affixed and prepare required affidavits confirming the accuracy.
• Assisting in the preparation of written reports, conditions and making recommendations on statutory matters for consideration by the Manager Statutory Planning
• Liaising with the planners within Council’s Strategic Planning department on specified projects or issues

About You

To be suitable for this position, you will possess:

• Currently undertaking a recognised Planning degree
• Some experience in Statutory Planning or other related field is desirable
• Some knowledge of planning scheme, legislation, enforcement and other related areas is mandatory
• Knowledge of related liquor licensing, enforcement and other related areas is desirable
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Next Steps
If this sounds like an exciting career challenge that aligns with your personal goals and expertise, we want to hear from you!

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/
and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information please view the Position Description or contact Vera Mitrovic-Misic on

(03) 9243 9167 

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email hradmin@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Environmental Health Officer

Reference number: 13835

Closing date: 11:45pm, Tuesday 30 November 2021

• Permanent Full-Time
• Salary commencing at $88,928 to $98,762.95 per annum plus 10% superannuation, commensurate with experience.
• Monthly RDO’s Available

About Moonee Valley City Council

Moonee Valley City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

The Opportunity

This exciting opportunity will see you providing an efficient, economical and accountable Environmental Health Service to the community of Moonee Valley through the implementation of various statutes and health promotion activities in matters pertaining to public health, resulting in an improved level of community wellbeing.

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator Compliance, you will exercise the delegated powers of Council pursuant to the Local Government Act 2020, Food Act 1984, Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Residential Tenancies Act 1997, Environmental Protection Act 1970, Tobacco Act 1987, Summary Offences Act 1966, Emergency Management Act 2013, Council’s Local Law and all other relevant legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines as an Authorised Officer of Moonee Valley City Council.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public and Environmental Health) or equivalent as declared by the Secretary of Department of Health/ Department of Family, Fairness and Housing;
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation with an understanding of the context in which Environmental Health Services are delivered at a local government level;
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating outcomes and delivering outputs;
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with a diverse community;
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and current Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

At Moonee Valley City Council, we provide a number of benefits to our valued employees including:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Local Government Employees Health Plan
• Novated vehicle leasing
• Employee assistance programs / phone or in person counselling services

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Tony Gullone, Senior Coordinator Compliance on (03) 9243 8704.

In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, some of Council’s positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you may be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.