Early Childhood Professional

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, Full Time

Remuneration band 5 AU$84,966 + Super

Flexible Working and RDO options

Wellbeing program with fitness perks

Job summary

City of Whittlesea is seeking an Early Childhood Professional PD to join the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health team. You will work with internal stakeholders to deliver the targeted program within guidelines, supporting vulnerable families and promoting overall family wellbeing.

This permanent, full-time role offers life-friendly hours and ongoing professional development, alongside a comprehensive remuneration package.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health program within established guidelines to families experiencing vulnerabilities and early parenting challenges.
• Support EMCH Nurses and allied staff to deliver evidence-based practice focused on strengthening parenting capacity and family wellbeing.
• Group facilitation with internal and external partners.

Job description

Core Intro Here

at City of Whittlesea, we take pride in delivering high quality and comprehensive Maternal Child Health programs and services to our community. With a structure that includes Universal and Enhanced MCH teams, multidisciplinary experts (e.g. mental health nurses) and open sessions (e.g. breastfeeding), support and referral pathways are always available.

The breadth of our services means you can grow your professional toolkit every day and explore opportunities for rotations, secondments and variety. And all this is possible whilst working life-friendly hours and close to home. If you are inspired by delivering for our community, have a desire to grow and enjoy working with friendly and professional colleagues, then you might just find your place with us

The part you will play

As part of the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health team you will work closely with the internal stakeholders/Community. Working on: Delivering the targeted but flexible Enhanced Maternal and Child Health program within the established guidelines, to families experiencing vulnerabilities and early parenting challenges.

Supporting the Enhanced MCH Nurses and allied staff to deliver high quality, evidence-based practice with a focus on strengthening parenting capacity, improving family functioning and empowering families to make optimal decisions related to their children’s health and development. Work in collaboration with EMCH nurses and allied health staff to support families to achieve goals related to parenting and family wellbeing Group facilitation with internal and external partners Let’s talk about you

You will thrive in this role if you:

Enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive, innovative and dynamic multidisciplinary team, and bring a genuine enthusiasm for learning and continuous professional development. Have a strong commitment to family-centred, strengths-based and solution-focused practice, with an understanding of the complexities that can impact young children and their families. Demonstrate sound knowledge of early childhood development and the ability to support positive parent-child interactions, responsive caregiving, and developmental outcomes in the early years.

Possess excellent organisational and time management skills, enabling you to effectively manage competing priorities, maintain high-quality documentation, and meet required timeframes. Are skilled at building trusting relationships with children, families and professionals, and can work collaboratively to identify goals, enhance family capacity, and facilitate access to appropriate supports and services. Have an understanding of the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Program and are committed to contributing to its objectives of improving outcomes for children and families through early intervention and partnership-based practice.

Why you will love working with us

In addition to the role, we also offer a variety of benefits. Here are just a few:

• Permanent, Full Time
• The total remuneration package is band 5 $84,966 + Super + Flexible Working
• This is a full time role and provides a monthly or fortnightly RDO for full-time staff – your choice!
• Comprehensive Wellbeing program, including free exercise classes and discounted gym access

There are many more benefits available to you, check them out by visiting our website using this link.

Contact Kelly Schupbach 0475 362 *** or Michelle DiBlasi on 0467 199 ***. The closing date is12:00am Sunday 18 October 2026.

We recognise that our people are diverse, we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their true selves to work, every day.

We will review applications as they are received and may organise interviews before the closing date, so dont delay your application if you are interested in being considered. For more information on next steps once you have submitted your application, visit the City of Whittlesea Recruitment page.

Research tells us that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply for roles if they don’t meet all the criteria – among a majority of candidates who meet significantly fewer requirements.

We support and encourage you to apply if you are interested; we’d love to know how your unique experience can enhance our team.

If you require an adjustmentat any time during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, along with your preferred method of communication.

Position Description: Early Childhood Professional PD

We are one of the largest and fastest-growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community.

Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place for All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Vision, Purpose and Values

Whittlesea 2040 A place for all is our long-term vision for the City of Whittlesea. It guides all our work and future partnerships with the community and others. Our vision, purpose and values all feed into this overarching commitment.

Our Customer Charter

We're commited to providing excellent service and satisfaction to all community members: residents, businesses, vendors and visitiors. As part of this commitment, we've developed a Customer Charter that outlines the standards of Service you can expect from us.