Team Leader Family Engagement Learning
Hobsons Bay Libraries
Closing date: 20/03/2024
Permanent - Full time 38 hours
Salary: Band 6 - $89,233 - $98,505 + 11 % superannuation
Role includes an RDO
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Hobsons Bay City Council Community Learning and Service Centres department as Team Leader of Family Engagement and Learning. This fulfilling role oversees the delivery of programs for early years, primary school aged children, young people and families across themes that engage lifelong learning in the community of Hobsons Bay.
What you’ll be working on
As the Team Leader, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to a team of professionals to ensure effective program delivery, high-quality customer service, and the acquisition and curation of age-appropriate, diverse, and inclusive materials for the library's collection.
- Effectively leading, supervising, and motivating the Family Engagement and Learning team.
- Planning, delivering, and evaluating children, family, and youth engagement programs.
- Building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Participating in the development of procedures and workflows related to library and collection services.
- Using current technologies to enhance service delivery.
What you need to succeed
- Tertiary qualification in information management, community development, education, early childhood, or related discipline.
- Experience in supervising and motivating teams working across multiple locations.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate, collaborate, and manage stakeholders in a public sector environment.
- Victorian driver’s license and the use of a motor vehicle.
- Current Working with Children Check.
Why you should apply
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hobsons Bay City Council Community Learning and Service Centres department in a fulfilling role that oversees the delivery of programs for early years, primary school aged children, young people and families.
How to apply
follow the links to send us:
- your cover letter
- and resume
- Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document. 
The position description can be accessed below.
To find out more about the role, please contact Joyce Halwenge, Service Development Coordinator on jhalwenge@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or (03) 9932 1315.
Applications will be accepted until 11:30PM on Wednesday 20 March 2024.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check (mandatory for all) and a Pre-Employment Medical Check &WWCC (dependent on the position).
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Making a difference, together
At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.
Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.
If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.
What can we offer
Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.
We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us!
And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.
We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.
Attachments:
- B6 PD Team Leader Family Engagement and Learning.pdf
- B6 PD Team Leader Family Engagement and Learning.docx