61659

Closes: 01 May 2025

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $84,061 - $90,595 plus superannuation
Position No: 61659
Directorate: Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 April 2025
Contact Officer: Brian Mupangure on brian.mupangure@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 6817

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Details: The position of Early Years Engagement Officer sits within the Support Services for Children Branch to provide culturally safe and inclusive services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the ACT in the areas of health, early childhood development and parenting.

As the Early Years Engagement Officer, you will support parental engagement in their children’s early childhood education, improve participation rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Koori Preschools and support transitions from preschool to kindergarten for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

The role will also support parental engagement in their child’s early childhood development and assist to improve participation rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in early childhood services.

Community Services Directorate (CSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This role has been declared Identified to support equitable employment opportunities by increasing access to employment and promoting a diverse and representative workforce. Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.
• As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, the capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Note: This is a temporary position available for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

How to Apply: Please respond to the six Selection Criteria within the Position Description with not more than 300 words for each criterion.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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Note

This is a temporary position available for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person