About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Early Years Department. As the Strategic Projects Officer you will join the Early Years Planning Team to plan and implement strategic and operational projects.

With direction from the Planning Lead, the Strategic Projects Officer will play a key role in strategic research, policy analysis and translation, monitoring and evaluation activities for the Early Years Department and for Council's role as a planner and advocate for early years services across the municipality.

This is a full-time permanent role based at the Civic Centre: renumeration will be $95,488.69 - $104,288.00 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the superannuation guarantee. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

What you will bring to this role  

The key selection criteria for this role are: 

• Demonstrated commitment to working in a way that reflects Knox City Council and Early Years Department values which includes working in an integrated, collaborative and innovative way with others.
• Demonstrated experience in or substantial knowledge of the early years and family support service system in Victoria and Australia, including the role/s of local government in Victoria.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in strategic research, policy analysis and translation, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a variety of complex tasks concurrently in line with agreed objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish sound and trusting working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

How to apply  

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button.

Applications close at 11:45pm on Sunday 23 February 2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. 

For further information on this role please contact Robyn Renkema, Strategic Planning and Partnerships Lead, at robyn.renkema@knox.vic.gov.au or on 0448 088 970.

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

Why work at Knox 

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy: 

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements 

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees 

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study 

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.  

Civic Centre Officer - Inherent Requirements Table

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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