Child Development OfficerRef No: A15/0170

Permanent Full Time position – 35 hours per week

Salary – $61,975 to $71,271 (gross) per annum, plus 9.5% Super

9-day fortnight, family friendly policies and other great employee benefits

Waverley is a diverse and innovative Council located in the heart of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. Our General Manager is leading an exciting program of organisational change to position Waverley as one of the leading Local Government Areas in NSW. Taking in some of Sydney's most beautiful and iconic beaches including the world famous Bondi Beach, and encompassing a part of Sydney's Global economic corridor at Bondi Junction, Waverley Council is an amazing place to broaden your career.

Here is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of children’s services staff. Waverley is committed to providing quality child care. We offer generous staff support and training and a family friendly environment. Our Family Day Care Scheme is located in accessible Bondi Junction.

The position requires a Diploma/Degree in Children’s Services, or equivalent. You must have excellent programming and planning skills, experience with 0-5 year olds and excellent interpersonal skills supporting educators.

If you enjoy working in a team environment and have a positive and engaging outlook to the workplace, we would be interesting in hearing from you.

Please refer to the position description below for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience

For more information contact Juani Gomez on (02) 9386 7761.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 25 May 2015

How to apply: For a job pack call 02 9369 8177 or visit www.waverley.nsw.gov.au. Completed applications must quote the Ref. No. and be emailed to jobs@waverley.nsw.gov.au, faxed to 9387 1820 or mailed to General Manager, PO Box 9, Bondi Junction, 1355.

Position DescriptionChild Development Officer

Position profile

Last review: July 2014 Position number:

KLH064

Program: Waverley Life Reports to: Manager, Children’s ServicesSub-program: Caring Waverley Status: Permanent Full TimeSalary group: Salary group K

Position purposeThe purpose of this position is to provide support, guidance and resources to educators through an innovative and high quality family day care program for children ages 0-5 years which meets their physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs. Knowledge and ability to implement the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework is also necessary.

Main outcomes Supervise and support a caseload of educators as they provide high quality service to

children in their care, which involves visits to carers on a monthly basis. Interview families requiring child care and assess suitable placement of children. Liaise with parents and promote open and positive communication about all aspects of

progress of individual children. Provide or arrange transportation for educators and children to attend playgroup sessions

and organise the play sessions at Family Day Care Centre. Maintain toy library including purchase of toys and organising lending arrangements. Refer families to relevant early intervention services when appropriate. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, funding agreements and Council policies. Update the Harmony program relating to the fortnightly payment of the educators. Maintain all Council records including developmental records. Update waiting list on a regular basis. Supervise regular risk assessments. Attend staff meetings, internal training courses, and Family Day Care Regional meetings. Recruit new educators and provide appropriate training outside work hours. Supervise the planning, implementation and evaluation of quality programs for the

scheme. Participate in the implementation of the National Quality Standards and the National

Quality Framework. Supervise, support and evaluate educators in accordance with Council policies. Participate in Family Day Care promotional events.

Core capabilitiesCustomer Service

Championing an exceptional customer experience and evaluating customer satisfaction. Makes process changes to continually improve service delivery.

Systems , critical thinking and decision making Critically examining work and activities, considering alternative points of view and

approaching an issue as it relates to difference stakeholders. Achieving desired outcomes by evaluating and identifying all options.

Project Management Applying Council’s project management framework to activities within their area of

accountability.Communication & people skills

Facilitating the building of teams and communication structures to ensure that ideas are expressed clearly and accurately with both internal and external customers.

Sustainability Monitoring the impact of management decisions to ensure efficient work practices and

the long term sustainability of Council.Business performance reviews

Identifying and suggesting opportunities for improving work practices.Risk Management

Managing work practices to mitigate all identified risks, reporting additional risks and threats and assist in devising strategies to mitigate these risks.

Skills, knowledge and experienceSelection Criteria - EssentialDegree in Early Childhood or a Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent as approved by the Department of Education and Communities.Eligible for employment under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998, and the Commission and Young People Act 1998.Demonstrated experience in providing high quality care and education for children up to 5 years including babies, and working with children with additional needs.Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate an innovative early childhood program.Demonstrated skills in supervising and supporting educators.Knowledge pertaining to additional needs children including a knowledge of up to date practice and programs.Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations, guidelines and policies relating to child care.Knowledge and awareness of current programs and theories and Children’s Services issues.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A strong commitment and highly motivated to deliver quality customer service.A positive, professional and co-operative approach to working with others.Current Drivers Licence

Corporate obligationsEmployees: 0Budget: 0

Delegations: Refer to Council's Delegations Register

Workplace Health and Safety: Workers have overall responsibility, accountability and

authority to ensure their workplace is a healthy and safe workplace for all workers. in addition to responsibilities noted in their position description, will have the following work health and safety (WHS) responsibilities:

Participate in the implementation of WHS information within Council’s Safety Management System (SMS)

Participate in consultation of WHS issues in their area of responsibility and WHS reporting, risk assessment and incident investigations

Develop the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively enable you to carry out your WHS responsibilities that are assessed through KPIs noted in your Individual Workplans

Wear personal protective equipment and follow safe work procedures, where relevant

Report all hazards, near misses, and incidents as soon as practical to Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader and no later than 24 hours following the event, and

Participate in incident investigations and risk assessments within 24 hours of notification.

Code of Conduct: All employees are responsible for adhering to Council's Code of

Conduct and the policies and procedures that support it. Records Management: Comply with Council's Records Management Policy including

creation of appropriate records in Council's records management system and proper custodianship of records to ensure against loss, removal or destruction.

This position description may be reviewed from time to time.

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