Location: 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough

Department: Family and Community Services

Employment type: Temporary Part Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Are you an organised and community-minded project officer who enjoys improving systems, supporting positive change and working with a wide range of stakeholders? Banyule City Council are seeking a motivated and highly organisedprofessional who is passionate about improving access to early childhoodeducation and making a meaningful difference for children and families.

Why you'll love the role and what you’ll be doing:

Working within our Early Childhood Services team, you will support key projects linked to service improvement, policy and process review, communications, stakeholder engagement and data-informed decision making. You will also contribute to work associated with Victorian Government early childhood reforms, including Best Start Best Life, Pre-Prep implementation and changes to Priority of Access.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing structure to projects, translating information clearly, consulting with stakeholders and making practical improvements that support better outcomes for the community. You’ll also be astrong communicator and relationship builder who can work collaboratively witha broad range of stakeholders. In this role you’ll:

- Coordinate and support projects that improve kindergarten registration and enrolment processes.
- Assist with planning, implementing and evaluating initiatives linked to early childhood reforms.
- Review and update policies, procedures, forms and operational documents.
- Develop clear communication materials for families, service providers and community stakeholders.
- Support engagement with internal teams, kindergarten providers, families and community organisations.

What you'll bring

- Demonstrated experience in projectcoordination, service improvement, policy development, or programimplementation.
- Well-developed research, analyticaland problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and developevidence-based recommendations.
- Excellent written communicationskills with experience preparing reports, policies, procedures,



briefing papersand communication materials.
- Demonstrated ability to engage andconsult with diverse stakeholders and build positive working relationships.
- Highlydeveloped organisational and time management skills with the ability to managemultiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Knowledge of the Victorian early childhood sector,kindergarten registration processes and/or Best Start Best Life reforms isdesirable.
- Soundcomputer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications anddata management systems.
- Demonstratedunderstanding of equity, access and inclusion principles and their applicationin community services.

Mandatory pre-employment screenings

- NationallyCoordinated Criminal History Check
- Working with Children’s Check

We offer:

- A temporary(to 30 April 2027, with possible extension to 31 May) part-time role working22.8 hours per week. The days and hours are flexible, let’s talk aboutwhat works for both of us.
- Salary in the range $49,994.57 to $57,898.35 per annum (equivalent atfull time for comparison is $83,324.29 to $96,497.25) dependent onqualifications/experience, plus super.
- Award-winninglearning and development opportunities
- Healthand well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Applications close: 29 September 2026 at 11.45pm

Why choose this opportunity?

Join a dedicated teamcommitted to making a positive impact on our community. At BanyuleCouncil, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence,engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of ourcommunity. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative workenvironment where your skills and expertise will be valued andrewarded.

Banyule City Council is an EqualOpportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcomecandidates from all backgrounds.



If you have a reasonable adjustment, support,or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your applicationor email

Our Values:

Our employees align their careerswith Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity,responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learningand development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with thecommunity. You will share our values and have a passion for helping acommunity of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier andmore connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career.We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at BanyuleCouncil.

Diversity Statement:

Our community is made up ofdiverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders.We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone:principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of aninclusive community.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians:

BanyuleCity Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people asTraditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging, who have resided inthe area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from theHeart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, toa better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment:

BanyuleCity Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety andwell-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Allallegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As achild-secure organisation we are committed to providing a child-secure environmentwhere children feel protected, are empowered, valued and protected. Council willactively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered indecisions that affect their lives.

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📌 Kindergarten Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Banyule City Council
📍 Melbourne