Social Planning jobs in Victoria

Requisition ID 15101 - Posted 15/06/2026 - Job Function (1) - Tenure Status (1) - Employment Status (1)

Early Years Planning and Development Officer

• Part time permanent position (34.8hrs per week)
• Fantastic opportunity to join our Early and Middle Years team!
• $ 101,985 per annum (pro rata) (Band 6A) plus Superannuation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Early Years Planning and Development Officer to join our team and contribute to improving outcomes for children and families in the community.

A little bit more about the role

You will be responsible for supporting the planning, development and implementation of early years initiatives, programs and services across the municipality, including overseeing Boroondara’s kindergarten Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme (CRES).

The role will contribute to strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and delivery of early years infrastructure projects, ensuring services and facilities meet the needs of a growing and diverse community.

You will also work collaboratively across Council and with external partners to support integrated service delivery and promote inclusive participation across early childhood services.

What are we looking for?

To be successful in this role you will bring demonstrated knowledge of early years frameworks, policies and current sector trends, along with experience working with community groups and service providers.

You will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for the community are essential.

Qualifications and Employment Requirements

• Degree qualification in early childhood, community development, social planning or a related field
• Experience working within the early years sector, preferably in a local government setting
• Understanding of relevant legislation, policy and frameworks (e.g. Early Years Learning Framework)
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

To gain a real insight into this fantastic opportunity we recommend referring to the position description or contacting the hiring manager, Leanne Parnis, Early and Middle Years Lead , on 03 9278 4848 for a confidential discussion.

How to Apply

Please submit your application online by the 11:59pm on Monday, 29 June 2026.
All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or pcd@boroondara.vic.gov.au to allow us to help in any way we can.

Who are we?

The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.

You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.

With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!

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