Current vacancies

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Early Years Outreach Officer

3 days per week - 2 year grant funded project with possibility of future extension

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage.  We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with a projected population growth of 181,591 people.

About the Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity is available for an exceptional and experienced individual to support the Mitchell Shire community and join our Mitchell Children’s Services leadership team.

This exciting role is looking for a dynamic and highly skilled individual with experience and knowledge in the early years space, supporting communities, and with a commitment to embedding inclusion approaches and building the capacity of others.

Come join a Local Government operated service offering a fantastic opening for Community, Opportunity, and Growth to the right applicants.

About the role

Working as part of a team, the CALD Outreach Officer will work directly with families and services to support inclusion and ongoing participation, and address engagement barriers to education.

This role will focus on supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) children and their families to engage and attend kindergarten services and successfully transition to school.

This position will work closely with the Children’s Services team to build capacity of families and services providers, support referral pathways, foster connection and collaboration between families and education providers, and embed inclusion and equality for all.

Council offers team members ongoing professional development opportunities and workplace flexibility within a supportive and innovative work environment. Our progressive wrap around leadership and support structure enables practical guidance, pedagogy support, mentoring and upskilling opportunities.

Team members have access to a range of ongoing benefits designed to align with Councils ‘One Mitchell’ philosophy. We provide our officers with a supportive workplace, opportunities for collaboration, with access to mentoring and clinical supervision programs.  

What we are looking for

We are looking for applicants who are motivated and enthusiastic professionals dedicated to building the capacity of others in a collaborative and supportive team environment, fostering wellbeing, advocacy, and excellence.  

As a valued member of the Children's Services team, our ideal candidate will be skilled, qualified and have the ability to:

1. Demonstrate capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team with ability to build collaborative working relationships
2. Ability to relate, engage and work with a diverse range of people and groups within a multicultural environment, with a commitment to improving the customer experience.
3. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills
4. Demonstrated understanding of childhood development, engagement, assessment and referral frameworks
5. Knowledge and understanding of working within the MARAM, Mandatory Reporting and Child Safe Standards frameworks
6. Experience in using computer-based client management and Microsoft programs
7. Early Childhood Teaching Qualification as approved by ACECQA and recognised under the National Law is preferred

This role is a temporary part time opportunity. Remuneration begins at $88.9K to $96.7K. Band 6, pro rata plus superannuation, and dependant on qualifications and experience.

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Please note: the successful applicant/s will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check prior to commencement and will also need to complete Mandatory Reporting and MARAM reform training.

Mitchell Shire is committed to Safeguarding Children and implementing the Child Safe Standards, see below link for more information:

https://www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/assets/general-downloads/Safeguarding-Children-Policy-2022-2026.pdf

Further information  

To learn more about the roles and how to apply, visit our Careers webpage today. For more information about this role please contact the Children’s Services Team on 5734 6200.

Applications close at 5pm Friday 18 April 2025