Reference: 6902687
- Temporary Full time (to 30 June 2026):
- Band 6 ($99,705 - $108,027) + 12% super + ADO:
- Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.
The Opportunity

The Kindergarten Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Outreach Initiative is a partnership project between the Victorian State Government, Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and local Government which supports the inclusion of children from CALD backgrounds in kindergarten and Pre-Prep programs through the CALD Engagement Officer position.

As a funding recipient,



Maribyrnong City Council is seeking a strong Early Years leader who is skilled at developing relationships with a range of stakeholders, has sound knowledge of Early Years services and a commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the community.

Key Responsibilities
- Engage with and support families to increase kindergarten participation and enrolments for three-year old kindergarten and pre-prep programs for CALD children, including support with the enrolment process.
- Identify and respond to barriers to kindergarten participation by providing innovative community engagement, programs promotion, support and active outreach to families.
- Increase partnerships with kindergartens, local early childhood education and care services and primary schools, including, building and maintaining relationships with Early Childhood Educators and Teachers and staff in local primary schools.
- Maintain and build strong relationships with local refugee, asylum seeker and C

📌 Kindergarten (Cald) Engagement Officer (Naushera)
🏢 Maribyrnong City Council
📍 Naushera