Shire of Carnarvon 2024_Early Years Project Officer Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia Early Years Project Officer Position Number: Incumbent Department: Community & Cultural Development Level: 5 Award: May be covered under Local Government Officers' WA Award Remuneration: $102,520.86 (pro-rata for part-time) inclusive of salary, superannuation, housing and district allowances (if eligible) is available to the successful candidate, depending on experience, skills and qualifications. Reports to: Library & Services Programs Coordinator As the Early Years Project Officer, your primary responsibility will be to develop, co-plan, and facilitate early years programs tailored for families with children aged 0-5 years. You’ll work closely with community stakeholders to design programs that foster language development, cognitive skills, and emotional growth in young children. You’ll also be engaging with various teams and agencies to ensure these programs are effective and culturally appropriate for the local community. This position will also focus on developing and maintaining a partnership with the Gascoyne Early Years Network (GEYN) to support continuity of the group and the expansion of GEYN operations. This is a part-time role and you will be working 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE). This is a fixed term position Key responsibilities of the role include: Demonstrate successful leadership through the application of the Shire's core values by promoting a work culture of sustainability, quality improvement, efficiency, and excellent customer service that corresponds to our Code of Conduct and Customer Service Charter. A commitment to a safe work environment and WHS legislation, policy, and processes. Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act (WA) 1995 and any relevant legislation. Support operational processes that deliver the corporate customer service standards of high performance, including timelines, accuracy, and consistency, through a commitment to continuous improvement. A commitment to fostering a positive team spirit within the Library and the Shire. Actively engage with the Gascoyne Early Years Network to support continuity of the group and the development and delivery of outreach programs throughout the year. In collaboration with community stakeholders, co-plan and deliver outreach programs to families aged 0-5 years with an emphasis on developing language and cognitive skills and emotional maturity of young children in the Shire of Carnarvon. Undertake administrative tasks related to the role, including liaising with and reporting outcomes to representatives of the project committee. Support library operational duties, as required, including customer service delivery, regular library programs/events with an emphasis on children participants. Undertake other duties as directed. Work, Health & Safety Responsibilities To take reasonable care for their own safety and health and to avoid harming the safety and health of other people through any act or omission at Shire workplaces. And as relevant: Proactively comply with all Shire WHS Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines, Practice, duties and other relevant conditions. As well as with the WA WHS Act 2020, WHS (General) Regulations 2022, all other relevant Regulations, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards As far as reasonably possible comply with instructions given by their employer or an authorised person in the interests of safety and health and in accordance with the WHS Act. Must report to their manager, supervisor, WHS Representative, PC&S and/or other relevant contact person work related injuries, near misses and any hazards at the workplace that they cannot correct themselves. Must use, store and maintain personal protective equipment as properly instructed, and not damage or misuse any equipment or facilities provided in the interests of safety and health. Participate in and where possible provide leadership for a continuous improvement culture of safety where best practice initiatives are entrenched in daily business activities. Essential Criteria: Highly developed ability to uphold a values-based approach in the workplace. Highly effective communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Well-developed time management and organisational skills. Comprehensive computer and administrative skills with the capacity to adapt to new technologies and software. Demonstrated ability in the planning, promotion and delivery of high quality, creative and innovative children's services programs and events. Flexibility to work rostered hours according to operational requirements, including some weekend work. Desirable Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualification in Education or Community Services and/or experience in a similar role. Organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks. Previous experience in a similar role. Licenses, Registrations, Memberships or Qualifications required of the role: Current Western Australia Driver's License. Working with Children's Check. Pre-employment screening required for this role: National Police Clearance - Less than 6 months old Pre-employment Medical Screening Alcohol and Other Drug screening Remuneration and Benefits: The successful applicant will join the Community & Cultural Development Team with a starting salary from $86,349.29 per annum, plus allowances (if eligible) and superannuation (pro-rata for part-time). Other cash benefits include but not limited to: $1,160.49 p/a District Allowance (pro-rata for part-time) $4,437.18 p/a Housing Allowance (pro-rata for part-time) $1,452.99 p/a Annual Leave Loading 17.5% (pro-rata for part-time) $10,573.90 p/a Superannuation (Statutory) (pro-rata for part-time) $1,838.94 p/a Superannuation additional 2% (Optional, subject to employee salary sacrifice) (pro-rata for part-time) $3,500.00 Retention bonus upon completion of 3 years of service $440.00 p/a Annual Leave Travel Assistance Salary Continuance Insurance Leave entitlements (pro-rata for part-time) 5 weeks Annual leave 2 Local Government Public Holidays 10 days of paid Personal Leave 10 days of paid Pandemic Leave 38 hours of paid Volunteer Emergency Services Leave Additional Allowances and Subsidies as per Attraction and Retention Policy Salary Sacrificing for a range of benefits Local Club Membership Subsidies Gym Membership Subsidy Annual Pass for Aquatic Centre Subject to Corporate Policy It is not the intention of the position description to limit the scope or accountabilities of the position but to highlight the most important aspects of the position. The aspects mentioned above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role. A copy of the position description can be obtained by following this link: PD. EARLY YEARS PROJECT OFFICER For further information about the role please telephone People and Culture Services on (08) 9941 0000 or email hrcarnarvon.wa.gov.au To apply for the position, please submit your application by following the prompts below and clicking on "Submit Application". Please ensure you provide an up-to-date Resume and a Cover Letter that addresses the Essential and Desirable Criteria. Applications close 4pm on 8 November 2024. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply For This Job If you would like to apply for this position, please fill in the information below and submit it to us for consideration.