First 5 Forever Outreach Officer

Moreton Bay Regional Council; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary increases via EBA 4% (July 2027

STARS study and training scheme

Salary packaging options

Discounted health insurance

Free annual flu vaccinations

Fitness Passport program

Confidential counselling and Mates in

Mates in Construction program

Job summary

Moreton Bay Regional Council is seeking a First 5 Forever Outreach Officer to deliver early literacy outreach across the region. This is a maximum-term, part-time role 20 hours per week, based in Redcliffe. The position pays $46.31 per hour plus 12% super, until 1 June 2028, with weekend work required.

You’ll run Storytime, Baby Rhyme Time and Playtime sessions and build training packs for library teams. Experience in early literacy delivery, strong interpersonal skills and a current driver's

Qualifications

• Experience delivering early literacy outreach programs.
• Ability to work across the region with hands-on program delivery.
• Eligibility for Working with Children Check and a current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Storytime, Baby Rhyme Time and Playtime sessions in outdoor spaces across the region.
• Compile training packages and outreach delivery schedules with library branch teams.
• Collect data and feedback for reporting to State Library of Qld and Council.
• Develop work instructions to support literacy program delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Driver's licence

Working with Children Check

Education

Early childhood literacy experience

Job description

The Details:

• Maximum-Term Part Time (until 1 June 2028)
• $46.31 per hour + 12% super (level 3)
• 40hour fortnight
• Location: Redcliffe with work across the region

Join City of Moreton Bay as a First 5 Forever Outreach Officer, and help shape and enhance our communities through early literacy and engagement initiatives for young families!

We have an opportunity available for an experienced early literacy practitioner to join our Libraries team on a contracted part-time basis.

In the role of First 5 Forever Outreach Officer, you will plan and deliver early literacy outreach events across the region, achieving optimal reach in the community. This is a hands-on role with manual handling required, you will be on your feet or on the move a lot.

You will also:

• Deliver Storytime, Baby Rhyme Time and Playtime sessions in outdoor spaces across the region
• Compile training packages and develop outreach delivery schedules in liaison with library branch teams
• Collect and compile data, including feedback and statistics for reporting to the State Library of Qld and Council
• Develop work instruction and procedures to support the delivery of early literacy programs

The position will be contracted for 20 hours per week (until June 2028) with weekend work being an essential requirement of the role

About you

You are a passionate and dedicated early childhood or library practitioner, with experience undertaking a similar hands-on program delivery role related to early childhood literacy. You will be a respectful and proactive individual, with experience training and developing team members.

To ensure you can successfully undertake the duties of the role, well developed interpersonal and time management skills will be essential. You will be eligible for Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and hold a current driver’s licence.

Due to the nature of the work environment and outreach required, applicants with experience working within a library service and/or can demonstrate an understanding or experience supporting disadvantaged or vulnerable families will be highly desired.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

What you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands‑on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA- 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling serviceand Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at [e-mail].

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Your Future City. See it. Shape it. Live It. City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.