Child, Youth & Family Care | Permanent Part Time | Band 3
Reference Number: 51113 | Applications Close: 12 noon on 03/02/2012
You will be responsible for assisting the team deliver a quality After School Program at Red Hill Consolidated School, Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill.
Programs run from 3:15 pm to 6:15 pm each school day during the school term. The following qualifications are acceptable: Bachelor in Teaching (Primary and/or Early Childhood); Bachelor in Arts Recreation or Youth Affairs; Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services); Associate Diploma in Child/or Youth Recreation; Certificate 4 (Outside School Hours), or working towards a relevant qualification.
Applicants must have experience working with Primary School aged children in a variety of situations, the ability to provide a range of interesting, varied activities including sporting activities for children. Knowledge and experience of the needs of children and families including children with additional needs and a current First Aid certificate are essential.
This position requires a Working With Children Check and be prepared to undertake a Police Record Check.
Reference Number: 51108 | Applications Close: 12 noon on 30/06/2012
Permanent Part Time
Casual
Unqualified $19.31 per hour + loading for Casual
Qualified $21.84 per hour + loading for Casual
Community Care Workers provide individual assistance and care to older people, people with a disability and their carers, which assists them to live independently in their own homes, and local community.
As a Community Care Worker you will enjoy:
• Working with a variety of clients in their own homes
• Making a difference in the community
• Working autonomously
• Working locally
• Working in a secure and growing industry
And you will have access to:
• Competitive wages (including paid travel time between jobs)
• Up to 50 hours per fortnight (depending on employee availability)
• A comprehensive induction program
• Regular training and ongoing support
• Traineeships in Certificate III in Home and Community Care
Applicants must have the capacity to lift and carry items as the duties are physically demanding. Availability out of hours will be highly regarded (evenings and weekends). You will also have a current Victorian Drivers Licence and access to a car and mobile phone. A Certificate III in HACC is highly desirable, however applicants who are willing to complete this Certificate are encouraged to apply.
Men, women, young people, people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. You must hold a current Working with Children Check. This position requires a Police Record Check.
Position description attached with an application form to be completed.
It is preferred that applications be made on line by clicking on 'APPLY NOW'.
Alternatively address applications to: Manager Team Support & Development, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud 3939.
PLEASE NOTE THAT CONTACT MAY TAKE LONGER THAN THE 3 WEEKS AS PER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER AS APPOINTMENTS ARE DEPENDED ON AVAILABILITY OF VACANCIES AT ANY ONE TIME.
Thankyou for your understanding and your patience.
Information Services | Permanent Full Time | Band 6
Reference Number: 51096 | Applications Close: 12 noon on 03/02/2012
** readvertised position - previous applicants need not reapply**
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join the Information Services Team.
Your role will be to effectively and efficiently assist in the operation of the Geographic Information System (GIS) to enable the Shire to identify, collect, analyse store and distribute spatial data together with providing access to technology and data thereby enabling analysis and informed decision making.
You will have a high level of verbal and written communication skills with members of the public, stakeholders and all employees together with an ability to gain cooperation and assistance from clients, members of the community and other employees.
To succeed in obtaining this role you will need to have a tertiary spatial information technology or a related discipline or extensive experience in the area of spatial information systems. You will possess the skills and knowledge to research, investigate and develop solutions to spatial data management issues. You will have knowledge of data management principles together with database and analytical knowledge. You will have experience in the use of GIS Concepts, and relevant software including GeoMedia and ArcPad will be highly regarded. Knowledge of land tenure in Victoria would be desirable. You will require to have a current drivers licence.
Governance & Corporate Support | Permanent Full Time | Annualised
Reference Number: 51097 | Applications Close: 12 noon on 10/02/2012
**position readvertised - previous applicants need not reapply**
The Governance and Corporate Support Unit is seeking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic, qualified and experienced person to join the Unit.
You will be able to coordinate, develop and drive Risk Management initiatives, strategies and practices across the organisation that protects the wellbeing of the community, Council and staff through the identification and management of risks.
You will have knowledge of liability, property, general insurance and relevant legislation, regulations, codes, risk management policies and practices. You will be capable of using Microsoft Office applications to an intermediate level, in particular Work and Excel. You will have well developed skills in time management, decision making, problem solving and implementation of administrative processes together with the ability to provide on the job training to others in relation to the key responsibilities of the position. You will have an ability to liaise and consult with Council employees, contractors, solicitors, insurance companies and brokers, loss adjustors and customers on insurance matters.
You will have a tertiary qualification in Risk Management/OH&S together with experience or sound knowledge of Local Government and experience in administration of insurance requirements. You will need to have a driver’s licence.
You will be required to undertake a Police Record Check.
Social Planning & Community Development | Temporary Full Time | Band 7
Reference Number: 51075 | Applications Close: 12 noon on 03/02/2012
**readvertised position - previous applicants need not reapply**
The Social Planning and Community Development Team is seeking to appoint, on a temporary basis for 12 months, an ethusiastic qualified and experienced individual to leade and implement strategic, evidence based social planning and policy for improved community well being outcomes, with particular emphasis on strengthening community through housing justice and advocacy. You will have tertiary qualifications in Applied Social Research, Social Sciences, Social Policy, Social Work, Community Development or other relevant discipline, together with extensive experience in social planning, policy analysis and development and applied social research, with particular regard to housing issues. You will have extensive experience in community engagement and social policy development and implementation togther with a demonstrated understanding of government and non government housing sector and related issues. Knowledge of the Victorian Planning system would be an advantage.
Social Planning & Community Development | Permanent Full Time | Band 7
Reference Number: 51111 | Applications Close: 12 noon on 03/02/2012
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and suitably qualified individual to join the Social Planning & Development Team.
You will lead and develop the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of the Shire’s Health & Well Being Plan and its related policies and to supervise the Health & Well Being Team.
You will have demonstrated understanding of health and well being policies, health promotion principles and social policy issues impacting on community health and well being together with experience in establishing and maintaining professional networks and partnerships to facilitate effective communication and cooperation.
You will need exceptional interpersonal and communication skills at all levels and an ability to motivate and gain cooperation from individuals, organisations and Shire staff and able to effectively establish and maintain working relations and take action.
You will have an ability to set meaningful priorities, plan and coordinate the range of activities required of the positions, sometimes having complex requirements and competing deadlines.
To succeed you will have a Tertiary Qualification in health promotion, community development, social science or related disciplines with several years experience working in a similar role together with experience in supervising and leading a small group of staff
Team Support & Development | Permanent Full Time | Annualised
Reference Number: 51112 | Applications Close: 12 noon on 03/02/2012
The Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Team Support & Development Unit is seeking to appoint an energetic, engaging, qualified person to join the WHS/Workcover Team.
You will be responsible for leading, motivating and developing the skills of the individuals within the team. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a Work Health and Safety Management system and managing the Shire’s Workcover. The role is one of encouraging and promoting compliance with the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s WHS Policies & Procedures and WHS/Workcover Legislation. You will coordinate the safety function and take a strategic approach to achieving greater acceptance of the obligation to maintain high standards of safety and risk management through; comprehensive education and training programs; accurate and timely safety advice; and, by fostering an awareness and acceptance amongst management and staff generally of the importance of education, training and information as a key to achieving safe outcomes.
To succeed in obtaining this position you will have:
• Tertiary qualifications and at least five years experience in WHS
• Well developed analytical and conceptual skills and ability to develop strategic programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures including the WorkCover, WH&S and rehabilitation structures, systems, providers, practices and industry standards.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of managers, employees, and health and safety professionals.
• Demonstrated investigatory and analytical skills and the ability to produce meaningful reports and information for management and external parties.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake workplace inspections, WH&S audits and prepare and deliver training and awareness programs on WH&S issues.
You will be required to undertake a Police Record Check
