Children and Family Support Officer
WHY US:
We believe it's important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future. Join our dedicated Children's Services team within Council's Community and Lifestyle portfolio, working alongside passionate professionals who deliver engaging library services, events, recreation, and community development programs.
JOB DETAILS
Perm Part Time 21 hours, 3 days/week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) $85,411.10 to $93,588.83 + super (pro rata).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you want to work for an organisation that truly values children as active contributors - respecting their ideas, perspectives, and voices?
If great social outcomes are to be realised, Liverpool requires the best minds to realise the opportunity. Liverpool City Council is therefore seeking the right candidate to join Council's influential and vibrant Children's Services Team. Reporting to the Manager Children's Services and working closely with the Community Development and Planning Team, you will be responsible for assisting in:
- Developing strategic delivery plans for the delivery of Family and Children Services for the Liverpool area.
- Providing support, advice and consultancy to early childhood professionals working with children within the Liverpool area.
- Research, develop and design information on current industry practises, new developments in the profession and current research to educate the sector
- Active involvement in local and NSW Childhood forums and networks
- The development of partnerships with new and existing family and children support services in the Liverpool area.
- Planning and delivering social infrastructure and services, inclusive of playgroups and, transition to schools programs.
The role involves preparing reports and funding submissions, maintaining required records in line with NSW Department of Education guidelines, developing sector resources based on current industry practices and research, and actively participating in local and state early childhood networks.
ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education/Teaching or in Social Sciences
- Current Class C Driver's Licence
- Minimum three years' experience working with Children and Families
- Working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders
- Experience in developing programs in response to identified community priorities
- Experience in working with the community services and/or Families and Children sector
- Experience in the development of strategic and operational plans, policies and reports
- Experience in the successful development of innovative projects within the Families and Children sector
- Experience taking a professional and ethical approach to all aspects of work
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC
- Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave.
- Competitive salary with paid lunch break.
- Flexible work-life balance with the ability to accrue a monthly RDO.
- Professional learning and development, including subsidies (up to 100%) for a Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Networking opportunities with other early childhood professionals.
- Partnerships with local universities to support your growth.
- Health and wellbeing support, including free counselling, wellbeing leave, and gym subsidies.
- Salary sacrifice options for Education and Care fees.
- Work in a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture, with services exceeding National Quality Standards.
This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.
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CLOSING 3PM 30th June 2026
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
