Vacancy Details

Coordinator Early Years Partnerships 

  • Salary Range Band 8 $134,011 to $150,181 plus 12% Super
  • Permanent full time role, located at Bubup Nairm Family and Children’s Centre in St Kilda with flexible working arrangements possible 
  • Lead strategy, partnerships and planning that shape the future of early years services in one of Victoria's most dynamic municipalities
  • Influence municipal policy, infrastructure investment and community outcomes across Port Phillip

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the Role

Lead strategic planning, partnerships and governance for early years services across the City of Port Phillip.

Shape the accessibility and long-term sustainability of community-managed early years services through policy development, service system design and population-based planning.

Build strong partnerships with service providers, government agencies and community stakeholders to deliver better outcomes for children and families.

Reporting to the Manager Family Youth & Children, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and provide expert advice to senior leaders, executives and elected representatives.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how early years services evolve across a growing inner-city community.

Duties:

  • Lead early years planning, policy and service system design
  • Build strategic partnerships across government and the sector
  • Oversee kindergarten enrolment, funding and service agreements
  • Provide advice on infrastructure priorities and capital projects
  • Lead, support and develop a multidisciplinary team

Skills and Experience 

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in early childhood, planning, public policy or related field
  • Extensive experience in early years planning, policy or partnership leadership
  • Strong knowledge of early years funding, regulatory and governance frameworks
  • Proven ability to lead teams and influence complex stakeholder environments
  • Experience in strategic planning, infrastructure projects and resource management 

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

  • We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs. 
  • Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
  • Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
  • Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
  • Sufficient proof of their identity. 
  • Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
  • Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and  Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Mark Patterson, Manager Family Youth and Children via phone 0430 656 424 or via email mark.patterson@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 9 August 2026

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au