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Positions Vacant

Job	Status
Youth Engagement and Participation Officer	Closes 28/05/2012
Governance Advisor	Closes 4/06/2012
HR Administrator/Business Support Officer	Closes 23/05/2012
Footpath Trading Administrator	Closes 30/05/2012
Civil Design Engineer/Project Manager	Closes 25/05/2012
Senior Transport Project Engineer	Closes 25/05/2012
Sustainable Transport Officer	Closes 23/05/2012
Children’s Respite workers	Closes 21/05/2012
Community Care workers	Closes 21/05/2012
Project Manager / Landscape Architect - Parks and Open Spaces	Closes 18/5/2012
JCAAA Support Worker	Open
Parking Enforcement Officers	Open
Maternal & Child Health Nurse Relievers	Open

To apply for any of the below positions please forward your application addressing the key selection criteria to:
Recruitment Officer
City of Port Phillip
Private Bag No.3
P.O. Box St.Kilda 3182

or Fax 03 9536 2742

or Email hrjobapplications@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Also read the How to apply for Jobs at the City of Port Phillip page, before applying.

Youth Engagement and Participation Officer

• Full-time, 6 moth maternity leave position
• Salary starting at $66,728 per annum plus superannuation

An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and enthusiastic Youth/Community Development practitioner to join our Family Youth and Children team based at the St Kilda Town Hall.

In this position you will provide advice and expertise with regards to all aspects of youth engagement and participation.

Your main responsibilities will be to:-

• Lead Council’s Civic leadership program incorporating the facilitation of the Youth Action Team, Monitoring and support of Big Cake student initiatives and coordination of The Youth in Chamber event
• Coordinate partnerships around Council’s Freeza events program including Freestyle Fever Dance Comp and South Melbourne Youth Festival
• Represent the participation and engagement agenda at key service networks
• Advance Council’s capacity to seek input, listen and respond to young people
• Contribute to the Family Youth and Children leadership team

This is a busy and demanding position that requires you to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities but also gives you variety and opportunity to expand your youth service portfolio. To be successful in this role, you will:-

• A commitment to community and youth engagement and participation and a strong passion for interacting and engaging young people
• Experience in community development including building and strengthening relationships and engagement with external agencies and groups
• Proven experience in coordinating, implementing and evaluating programs and events at a community level

If you feel you are ready for a challenge and are eager to become a part of a passionate and supportive organisation, we want to hear from you! In return, we offer excellent staff benefits, flexibility, learning and development opportunities and an organisational health and wellbeing program.

View a copy of the position description here or further information can be obtained by contacting Leo Kelly on 9209 6414. Applications addressing the key selection criteria should be sent to hrjobapplications@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 28 May 2012

Governance Advisor

• Permanent, full-time
• Salary starting at $74,929 pa plus superannuation
• Based at St Kilda Town Hall

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Governance Advisor. You will be responsible for;

- Providing high level analytical and investigative skill in your governance support and advice to the organisation
- Providing executive support to Council’s Audit Committee and assist in the Council election and transition program.
- Building the capacity of two capable staff in the support of Council meetings and procedures.

You will ideally have an excellent understanding of the Local Government Act and be familiar with the governance processes and practices.

In return we offer excellent learning and development opportunities and generous staff benefits including flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, social activities and a comprehensive health and wellbeing program.

Please view a copy of the position description here. Further information can be obtained by contacting Murray Chick on 9209 6586. To apply, please forward your application including the key selection criteria to: hrjobapplications@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 4 June 2012

HR Administrator/Business Support Officer

Permanent, full-time
Salary starting at $54,515 per annum + superannuation
Based at St Kilda Town Hall

Are you an administrative whiz? Do you thrive on working in a busy and dynamic environment with a variety of duties? Do you want to work in an environment where training, health and wellbeing, opportunity and culture are valued?

An exciting new opportunity has become available for an efficient and enthusiastic HR Administrator/Business Support Officer to join our People & Organisational Development team. Based at the St Kilda Town Hall, your main responsibilities will be:

administer the recruitment process including sourcing, screening, pre-employment checks and new employee paperwork
provide basic advice on policies and procedures and support managers and staff as required
develop and streamline processes and procedures to support a team of specialists
manage the People & OD electronic Helpdesk and maintain our HR intranet site
provide training administration and support to the Learning and Development team
general HR administration including filing, maintaining employee records and preparing HR reports and documentation
work on projects with the HR team, such as developing new processes and strategies

This is a busy and demanding position that requires you to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities but also gives you variety and opportunity. To be successful in this role, you will:

Possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a passion for HR/recruitment/training
Have prior experience working in a similar administrative role, preferably within a fast paced environment
Possess reporting and documentation skills with attention to detail
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and use initiative to support a busy team
The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own
Well developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with managers and staff
A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service

If you feel you are ready for a challenge and are eager to become a part of a passionate and supportive organisation, we want to hear from you! In return, we offer excellent staff benefits, flexibility, learning and development opportunities and an organisational health and wellbeing program.

View a copy of the position description here further information can be obtained by contacting Marnie Gibson, HR Coordinator, Ph: 9209 6850. Applications addressing the key selection criteria should be sent to hrjobapplications@portphillip.vic.gov.au Applications close 23 May 2012

Footpath Trading Administrator

• Salary starting at $66,728 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• Based at St Kilda Town Hall

This specialised position is within the City Permits unit, (encompassing Footpath Trading and Development Permits), responsible for the administration of footpath trading activities under Council’s Local Law No. 7, including assessment and maintenance of permits to trade on Council’s land.

This high profile position requires strong communication skills with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The successful applicant will require advanced public relations skills, preferably in a business environment and administration, and demonstrate leadership and I.T skills. They must be a team player and enjoy the challenge of a busy office, with demonstrated time and priority management abilities.

View a copy of the position description here further information can be obtained by contacting Marc Jay, Coordinator, City Permits, Ph: 9209 6410.

Applications addressing the key selection criteria should be sent to hrjobapplications@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 30 May 2012

Project Management Opportunities

We currently have two great project management opportunities.

Civil Design Engineer/Project Manager

View a copy of the position description here

Senior Transport Project Engineer

View a copy of the position description here

• Salary range $74,929 - $83,850 pa + 9% super
• Full-time, 3 year fixed-term contracts

The first position is for a Civil Design Engineer/Project Manager with project management expertise to join the Project Services department, based at 232 Carlisle Street, St Kilda. The second position is for an experienced Senior Transport Project Engineer to join the Traffic and Parking Design team within the Assets Department, based at the St Kilda Town Hall.

As part of teams accountable for the planning, design and delivery of the Capital Works Program, you will be responsible for the ‘hands-on’ design, tender and construction delivery of projects mainly involving sustainable transport.

You will be a tertiary qualified Civil Engineer with ‘hands-on’ sustainable transport design and project management experience. You must be self-motivated and a team player with the ability to work autonomously.

For further information about these positions, please contact Naomi Phillips on 03 9209 6155.

Applications addressing the key selection criteria should be emailed to hrjobapplications@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 5 pm Friday 25 May 2012

Sustainable Transport Officer

Salary range $66,728-$72,735 (pro rata) plus superannuation
0.4 EFT, temporary, 14 months
Great staff benefits and training

The City of Port Phillip is committed to improving sustainable transport and is seeking a skilled and experienced project officer to join the Sustainable Transport team. The successful applicant will have an understanding of sustainable transport issues and policies with demonstrated research and analysis, project management, and community consultation skills.

View a copy of the position description here. For further information contact John Bartels 9209 6505

Applications close 23 May 2012

IT Project Manager

• Salary range starting at $74,929 pa plus superannuation
• Permanent, full-time
• Based at St Kilda Town Hall

The City of Port Phillip has an exciting opportunity for an IT Project Manager to join the newly created IT Projects and Strategy team.

In this permanent role you will work closely with the IT Business Analysts, as well as project sponsors, stakeholders, department representatives and the IT department to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of a broad program of IT projects.

Experience in the management of IT projects and processes using Prince2, PMBOK or other recognised Project Management framework would be well regarded, as would experience implementing a project management framework.

The ability to effectively manage workloads and timeframes for yourself and project teams while promoting a developing Project Management framework will be critical to your success in the role.

View a copy of the position description here or further information can be obtained by contacting Edmond Kennedy on 9209 6801

Applications addressing the key selection criteria should be emailed to hrjobapplications@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 5pm 16 May 2012

Community Care Workers & Children’s Respite Workers

• Permanent part-time - flexible work hours offered e.g. consideration for school hours, evening and weekend work available.
• Attractive pay range of $20.19 to $22.10 per hour (dependent upon qualifications and experience), penalties as applicable plus superannuation
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities

The City of Port Phillip is seeking Community Care and Children’s Respite workers to provide a service to frail older people, younger people with disabilities and their Carers. This rewarding career path will be ideal for those with an interest in and ability to work with a variety of people and communication skills appropriate to the role.
In return we offer a competitive salary, training and development and a supportive team environment.

Children’s Respite workers

Are required to have a Certificate III in Disability. Key duties involve the provision of respite to families of children with a disability. This may include recreational activities, personal care, meal preparation, social activities.

View a copy position description here

Please complete the application form attached in order to be considered.

Community Care workers

Certificate III in Home and Community Care is desirable but not essential. Successful applicants are given the opportunity to undertake a Certificate III in Home and Community Care if they do not have this qualification already. Key duties include assisting residents with practical tasks including: household cleaning, shopping, personal care and respite.

View a copy position description here

For further contact Michael Flanagan on 9209 6346 or Helene Murray on 9209 6592.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria noted in the position description.

The successful applicant will require a full driver’s licence, reliable motor vehicle will be subject to a satisfactory police check, medical check and a right to work in Australia.

Please submit your application to hrjobapplications@portphillip.vic.gov.au or alternatively mail your application to:
City of Port Phillip
Private Bag 3
St Kilda 3182 Attn: People & Organisational Development

Applications Monday 21 May 2012

Project Manager / Landscape Architect - Parks and Open Spaces

• Temporary 12 month contract
• Salary range $66,728 to $72,735 p.a. plus superannuation depending on skills and experience.

Are you passionate about open space and its importance to communities; do you
understand the value of community engagement; and, are you keen to work in a dynamic environment?

An opportunity exists to join the Open Space team in a 12 month contract position that is responsible for ensuring the City offers a sustainable, diverse and attractive network of open space, meeting the needs of a growing population.

You will be responsible for the design and delivery of open space capital works projects for the city.

You will need to demonstrate a high understanding of the urban landscape, appreciation of open space use in an inner urban location, and the ability to design and document landscape plans or project manage the documentation of landscape plans.

Extensive project management skills, highly developed interpersonal skills and experience in community engagement are essential. You will need to demonstrate an ability to be outcome focused. Appropriate qualifications in Project Management/Landscape Architecture/Urban Design/Recreation Planning or a related field are required.

View a copy of the position description here or further information can be obtained by contacting Chris White Coordinator Open Spaces 9209 6657

Applicants must address the key selection criteria in their application.

Applications close Friday 18 May 2012

Information Systems Support Analyst

• Full time, permanent position
• Salary range $66,728 to $72,735 plus superannuation

The City of Port Phillip Information Systems team seeks a suitably qualified Support Analyst to work on the Service Desk providing ICT support to the organisation. A strong customer focus is required to provide the first point of contact for ICT requests and incidents using the ITIL framework. With a broad knowledge of IT software and hardware you will manage and resolve cases within our agreed service levels and escalate where appropriate.

The ideal applicant will be punctual and conscientious, have good communication skills, both written and verbal and work well as part of a team. With good analytical and problem solving skills you will have had experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues and knowledge of deployment and configuration of networked devices. Experience supporting the use of Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Office and other corporate applications is required. Knowledge working in a Helpdesk environment using Active Directory and Novell to manage accounts and folders, along with local government experience will be highly regarded.

View a copy of the position description here or further information can be obtained by contacting Steve Arnott on 9209 6532. Applicants must address the key selection criteria contained in the position description.

Applications close 10 May 2012

Leadership Opportunities in Community Development

We currently have two exciting opportunities to join the leadership team within the Community Development department.

Coordinator Social Planning and Policy

Permanent, full-time; Salary range starting at $87,143 per annum + super

The position supports Council’s vision, strategic objectives, priorities and values, aspiring to serve the best interests if the Port Philip community. The Social Planning and Policy Coordinator manages and leads a small group of professionals

You will be passionate about Social Planning and have substantial experience in social policy in the areas of social housing, gambling and gaming, equity, social justice, and access issues. Your strength will be in your ability to develop and support the implementation of social policy in consultation with key stakeholders.

View a copy of the position description here.

Coordinator Community and Health Development

Temporary 12 months, full-time; Salary range starting at $87,143 per annum + super

The City of Port Phillip is looking for a dynamic Community and Health Development Coordinator who over the next 12 months will drive the development of the 2013 – 2017 CoPP Health and Wellbeing Plan. You will be passionate about grass roots action on Community Health & Wellbeing initiatives and have the ability to translate community response into well developed strategic Health and Wellbeing Policy and Programs. You will be responsible for managing a small group of dedicated professionals.

You will also have a track record in project research, design, management, delivery and evaluation of programs in a Local Government context.

View a copy of the position description here.

In return we offer generous staff benefits including flexible working conditions, social activities and a comprehensive health and wellbeing program.
A successful application will be subject to a satisfactory police check.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Paul Aitken on (03) 9209 6565. Applicants must address the key selection criteria contained in the position descriptions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply

Applications for this position close 16 May 2012

JCAAA Support Worker

• Multiple casuals opportunities
• Hourly rate from $28.08 to $30.43 plus 9% superannuation

Joint Councils Access for All Abilities (JCAAA) is an innovative community development service that works in partnership with community sport, recreation and arts providers to increase participation of people with disabilities.

As JCAAA Support Worker you will be required to provide assistance to and supervise participants attending the programs as well as encouraging participation in various programs.

JCAAA disability support workers are required to work on a casual basis. Shifts include weekends, after hours and during school holidays.

The successful application will have experience in the disability sector and be subject to a satisfactory police check. A level 2 first aid and working with children check is also required.

View a copy of the position description here or for further information contact Bianca Rayner on 9209 6753

Parking Enforcement Officers

•Hourly rate ranges from $30.78 to $33.35 + 9% superannuation
•Flexible shifts - Fridays – Tuesdays 7am-7pm
•Several casual positions

Would you like a role where you can manage your own time? Do you enjoy the outdoors and are you up for the challenge of working in a busy inner metropolitan area?

Our Parking Enforcement Officers are the ‘public face of the Council’ to the many visitors, residents and businesses in the City of Port Phillip.

To be successful in this position, you will need to be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of parking regulations, good judgment and high-level communication skills and a customer service-focused manner.

We are looking for officers experienced in issuing parking infringements in accordance with the Road Rules using hand held technology, or candidates with a good understanding of compliance and regulation.

In return, we offer a supportive work environment, comprehensive training and a summer by the beach!

View a copy of the Parking Enforcement Officer position description here or for further details contact Ken Waixel on 9209 6287.

Maternal & Child Health Nurse Relievers

The Maternal and Child Health Service is also seeking suitably qualified MCH nurses to join our bank of casual staff.

Flexible child friendly hours are negotiable with a salary range of $51.37 to $53.03 per hour pro rata plus superannuation.

More interested in a permanent position? Call us, there may be opportunities available.

View a copy of the M&CH Reliever position description here. For further information contact Bill Hepburn on (03) 9209 6697.

All successful applications for the above positions are required to have a satisfactory police and working with children's check.

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