• Fixed Term Contract for 6 months, Part time 15 hours per week
• $97,099.24 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation
• Join the Family Youth and Children team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

An exciting temporary job share opportunity exists in the Youth Engagement & Pathways Unit to act in the Mental Health, Wellbeing & Leadership Development Officer role for 6 months from January 2025.

We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable, and experienced staff member who can continue to support the regional team and lead the delivery and activation of youth facilities and programs in the Broadmeadows and Roxburgh Park areas.

The role is responsible for supporting a small team, driving the activation of the two youth centres, facility budgets and operations, as well as building local stakeholder partnerships in collaboration with their job share colleague.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, develop and deliver programs and supports in regional areas across Hume that align to goals and actions identified in the Connect & Thrive: A Plan for Young People in Hume 2022 – 2026.
• Supervise and guide a team of Youth Support Officers to plan, deliver and evaluate mental health, wellbeing and leadership services and programs for children and young people predominantly aged 6 to 18 years delivered at youth centres and at place-based locations.
• Work with Team Leader Mental Health Wellbeing and Leadership to plan and deliver the activation of the Councils Youth Facilities and place-based locations.
• Mange the operations of the facilities including lease and licence agreements, maintenance, capital works for the youth centres.
• Accurately record and report client and program data relating to Youth Engagement & Pathways Programs.
• To guide and implement the operational functions of the youth facilities and Youth Support Team including overseeing centre and program specific budgets. 
• To lead, support and motivate a team of Youth Support Officers creating an environment where staff can thrive and will deliver positive outcomes for children, young people, families, and the community.
• To develop, deliver and evaluate mental health, wellbeing, and leadership programs in partnership with schools and service providers that respond to the identified needs of children and young people delivered at youth centres and place-based locations.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current issues and trends for children and young people, and the sector on a local and state-wide basis.
• Recent relevant experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of youth programs or other related activities, with a focus on fostering effective organisational partnerships and engagement with young people and their families, particularly those from isolated and marginalised communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the ability to gain co-operation and assistance from Government departments, service providers, Council staff, young people, and their families.
• Well-developed written communication skills and the ability to accurately document youth programs and report upon performance and outcomes to Council, funding bodies or other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and support a team, contributing to an environment that promotes high performance.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective and efficient management of programs and resources including financial and staffing.
• Demonstrated experience in developing collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver effective program outcomes.
• Well-developed organisation, project management and time management skills with the ability to implement EEO, OH&S training and development.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Tertiary qualifications in family, youth and /or community services or a lesser qualification with substantial relevant experience in a closely related area.
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

• Permanent, Full Time, Part Time & Casual positions available
• Year 1 – Year 4, $103,000 - $128,500 (pro rata) plus super and qualification allowance
• Join Hume City Council’s Maternal and Child Health service.

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Multiple positions available for experienced MCH nurses and recent or soon-to-be graduating MCH nurses are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive and supportive program available for newly graduated MCH nurses.

We are looking for motivated Maternal and Child Health Nurses with a positive approach to service delivery to join our team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide the recommended schedule of health monitoring activities to children from birth to 6 years at key development ages, as specified by the Department of Health
• Identify and provide additional and/or flexible services and programs to meet the needs of families with children, from a range of cultural and social backgrounds. The activities may be in the form of additional outreach home visits, clinic and/or telehealth consultations or group sessions.
• Undertake appropriate action, which may include anticipatory guidance:
  • provide learning, health, and child development information.
  • provide initial/limited counselling.
  • refer to another agency (internal and external)
  • identify outcomes and interventions.
  • make notifications to Department of Families Fairness and Housing
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of daily activities, child/family profiles and maintain other documents as required, in accordance with relevant standards and privacy requirements.
• Maintain Council policy and protocol and Department of Health guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of information at all times.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Knowledge of the development of the well child and deviations from the normal and relevant assessment skills
• Knowledge of the post-natal recovery of the mother, and relevant assessment skills
• Knowledge of the establishment and maintaining of lactation, and relevant skills
• Knowledge of family dynamics and its impact on the child
• Making decisions on the day to day provision of the Service, consistent with policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and writing skills including the ability to gain co-operation from a range of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a sole practitioner within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Basing decisions on professional knowledge and expertise
• Conferring with Coordinator/Team Leader of Maternal and Child Health on any issues relating to DFFH notification.
• Knowledge of quality improvement cycles
• Demonstrated ability to work as a sole practitioner within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Registered Nurse and Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA, with additional qualifications in Maternal and Child health
• Current driver’s licence.

For any enquiries, please email Lucy Stone on [email protected] .

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

• Permanent Full Time
• $123,766.93 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Family, Youth and Children team.

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

This key leadership position within the Family Youth and Children’ s Department is responsible for leading a strategic approach to the delivery, and response to the Hume community through the provision of Maternal Child Health (MCH) Services.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinate and resource the MCH Service, ensuring optimum standards in all aspects of service delivery, consistent with Council and Government policies and procedures, along with relevant frameworks and service reforms.
•  Develop, monitor and evaluate goals, objectives, standards and Key Performance Indicators to ensure planned outcomes are met.
• Ensure the development and implementation of a range of processes and innovative practice to adequately cater for the needs of people who access MCH Services.
• Ensure maintence of patnership with key stakeholders and peak bodies to support innovative and responsive service delivery to meet Hume City’s growing and diverse needs.
• Provide strategic advice and direction to ensure the leadership of contemporary and innovative Maternal and Child Health Services.
• Monitor service allocation to ensure that priorities set for the service are appropriate.
• In conjunction with the MCH Team Leaders, develop and review programs and nurse workloads to ensure effective planning and allocation of resources are undertaken- in both universal and enhanced programs.
• Identify changing community and market needs and assist with service reviews ensuring services reflect current and future demands.
• Provide effective leadership to staff and ensure they understand and achieve unit goals and priorities.
• Implement Council’s financial management processes, including profiling and midyear reviews to ensure that programs operate within budget.
• Prepare, monitor and review budgets and reports on any variances for consideration by Manager Health and Community Wellbeing.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

•  Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Midwife, along with additional accredited post-graduate qualifications in Child and Family Health Nursing.
•  Demonstrated experience in planning, developing and managing all facets of a MCH, or similar service
• In depth knowledge of services for families, and the general community, including an understanding of the relevant Acts, Legislation, Regulations, and funding guidelines in the Specialist MCH programs.
•  Strong management skills with demonstrated experience in leading and developing large teams, along with proven experience in effective change management
•  Demonstrated experience in developing innovative programs and achieving operational improvements
• Strong understanding of the principles of integrated service delivery, community development and family centred practice
•  Proven ability in establishing and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to optimise MCH service delivery
•  Experience in policy development, strategic service planning and MCH service delivery, along with extensive knowledge of relevant statutory and accountability requirements.
• Experience in planning, developing and managing all facets of a MCH or similar service.
•  Well-developed interpersonal skills, along with strong written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation and presentation of reports.
•  Demonstrated experience in preparing and managing budgets
•  Current Working with Children Check and drivers license 

To request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Jasmine Tenace on [email protected]

Why Hume City Council

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.