• Part Time temporary – funded by DHHS

In this newly created position, the Sleep and Settling model of care is fully funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and is to be delivered as part of the universal MCH Service.

In this role you will develop, promote and deliver sleep/settling information services for parents of infants and toddlers aged 0-24 months.  This will include an outreach service to vulnerable families, program management and record keeping.

As well as developing and delivering sleep/settling information sessions to parents you will also have an awareness of and responsiveness to culturally diverse communities, maintain accurate records, comply with mandatory reporting and well as attending MCH team meetings and participating in services goals and objectives.

The successful applicant will have relevant tertiary qualifications, current registration as both a registered nurse and registered midwife, experience as a MCH nurse, experience in facilitating parent groups, understanding the Sleep and Settling Model of Care, highly developed organisation skills, communication and interpersonal skills.

Further information is available from Pam Heselev on 9262 6355.  Application close 10 March 2021.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of older people, people with disabilities and their carers? Are you dynamic, flexible and capable of delivering a range of services including Domestic Assistance, Meal Preparation, Shopping, Personal Care and Respite?

Whitehorse City Council is offering committed, caring and positive people the opportunity to join our Home and Community Services team as a Support Worker. These positions play a vital role in supporting Whitehorse’s older residents, their caregivers and people with a disability to live active, engaged and independent lives.

The successful candidates will have the following:

• Certificate III in Home and Community Care or Aged Care
• Experience in monitoring and assisting clients with dementia
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with frail older people, people with disabilities and their carers and people from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated understanding of safe food handling techniques
• Excellent Customer Service and good verbal and written communication skills
• A valid Victorian Drivers licence
• Permanent access to a roadworthy and insured vehicle
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate

In return, we will offer you:

• Ongoing training and continuous support
• Great pay rate, including travel time and a kilometre allowance
• All work located within the municipality of Whitehorse - you'll spend less time traveling!

Applications must include a resume and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria to be considered. Enquiries should be directed to Janine Brooks on 9262 8855. Applications close at 11:55pm on 14 March 2021.

• 15.2 hours per fortnight
• Funded by DHHS for 2 years
• Band 5 - $36.26 per hour

In this newly created position you will promote the health, development and wellbeing of infants and young children and their families experiencing vulnerability through plan based learning as well as supporting vulnerable families in their parenting role.

You will provide evidence based parenting support and education, develop an achievable action plan, identify and link families into appropriate support services as well as reporting any issues relating to the ongoing safety and wellbeing of a child or concerns in a timely manner.

The successful applicant will have relevant qualifications, knowledge and understanding of vulnerability, knowledge of normal child development, experience in faciliting parent education, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comprehensive written skills as well as knowledge of relevant legislative requirements.

Further information is available from Pam Heselev on 9262 6355.  Application close 10 March 2021.

The School Focused Youth Service (SFYS) Coordinator required 4 days per week until the end of the year to work collaboratively with schools and community organisations across Whitehorse to support young people from grade 5 to year 12 who are attending school but, are vulnerable to or showing signs of disengagement from school, to remain connected to education.

Further information is available from Frank Perrone on 0419 536 584. Applications close 4 March 2021.

Full Time Temporary to January 2022

An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for a highly motivated professional to join Council’s City Works Department. You will provide direct support and assistance on a range of construction, maintenance and renewal works for Council’s road and road related assets, bridges and path structures. You will provide an innovative approach and have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to manage contractors and stakeholders.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will have an understanding of civil engineering principles as well as skills in contract management, tender preparation, and customer service. The candidate will also be required to have demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office. 

The ideal candidate may be a graduate engineer or an experienced individual that has worked in civil construction or project management.

Further information regarding this role is available from Arthur Makris, Engineering Works Coordinator on 9262 6205.  Applications should address the key selection criteria contained in the position description.  Applications close 5PM Sunday 28 February 2021.