First 5 Forever Project Officer — 9‑Day Fortnight

Council Jobs; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 18% superannuation (conditions)

4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5%载

9-day fortnight roster

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a First 5 Forever Project Officer in Mackay to deliver early childhood literacy programs and build strong partnerships with local families and educators. You will help children aged 0-5 develop language and literacy skills while empowering parents as their child's first teacher.

Reporting to the Young People's Services Librarian, you will coordinate and promote the program, deliver engaging activities, and contribute to the ongoing success of the literacy

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role you will have a tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education, Librarianship (with childhood specialisation), or a related field.
• Current Working with Children Blue Card.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence (or interstate equivalent).
• Experience working with children, preferably in language and literacy development.
• Experience delivering early childhood programs and projects for children aged 0-5 years.
• Strong project management, planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience developing partnerships and working with community/government stakeholders.
• Knowledge of strategic and operational planning principles.
• Knowledge of government guidelines, funding programs and grants relevant to service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging early childhood programs and events for 0-5 year olds (Baby Bounce, Story Time).
• Develop, implement, promote and evaluate literacy programs for young children.
• Build and maintain partnerships with early childhood educators, health professionals and community organisations.
• Analyse community needs to support responsive service delivery.
• Coordinate reference groups and support First 5 Forever objectives.
• Monitor budgets and resources for the program.
• Prepare reports and evaluate outcomes for funding requirements.
• Deliver training and support to library staff involved in First 5 Forever activities.
• Provide high-quality customer service and assist with front-of-house duties.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Partnership development

Strategic planning

Government grants knowledge

Working with Children Blue Card

Education

Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or Librarianship (with childhood specialisation)

Job description

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a First 5 Forever Project Officer in Mackay to deliver early childhood literacy programs and build strong partnerships with local families and educators. You will help children aged 0-5 develop language and literacy skills while empowering parents as their child's first teacher.

Reporting to the Young People's Services Librarian, you will coordinate and promote the program, deliver engaging activities, and contribute to the ongoing success of the literacy