Baby Makes 3 - Project Officer

• Part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed term position until June 2028.
• Band 6 from $46.53 - $51.63 per hour, plus superannuation.

The City of Ballarat is seeking a Baby Makes 3 Project Officer to lead the implementation of the Baby Makes 3 (BM3) program across Ballarat. Delivered through a Respect Victoria funded partnership with Ballarat Community Health and local services, BM3 supports new and expecting parents to build equal, respectful relationships and shared parenting practices.

In this role, you will coordinate program delivery, support and supervise facilitators, build strong partnerships across health and community services, and help embed gender equality initiatives within perinatal settings. You will also lead monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities to support continuous improvement and long-term impact.

To succeed, you will bring experience in project or program coordination, stakeholder engagement, workforce development and community services, along with a strong understanding of gender equality, health promotion or family wellbeing.

About the role

In this role you will:

• Coordinate the delivery of the Baby Makes 3 program across Ballarat.
• Support and supervise facilitators and workforce development activities.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with health, community and education sectors.
• Support services to implement gender equality action plans and shared parenting initiatives.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities.
• Facilitate collaboration across stakeholders to achieve sustainable community outcomes.

About you

You will bring:

• Experience in project coordination, program delivery or service development within community health, early years, family services or related sectors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Experience supporting staff, facilitators or workforce development initiatives.
• Well-developed organisational, communication and project management skills.
• An understanding of gender equality, prevention of family violence and/or health promotion frameworks.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health promotion, community development, social work or a related discipline.

Key Selection Criteria

• Experience in program coordination, project management, or service delivery in community health, early years, or family services.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or supporting staff or facilitators.
• Proven ability to coordinate partnerships across multiple organisations.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills (including event/logistics coordination).
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, reporting, and accountability against funding requirements.
• Understanding of gender equality and prevention of family violence.
• Demonstrated experience in program coordination, project management, or service delivery in community health, early years, or family services.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Experience delivering or coordinating group programs for families.
• Knowledge of Victorian prevention frameworks (e.g. Respect Victoria).
• Qualified Baby Makes 3 Facilitator or willingness to obtain.

Why Join Us?

At the City of Ballarat, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of families and the broader community. You'll work alongside passionate professionals committed to creating a more equal, respectful and inclusive Ballarat while contributing to innovative prevention initiatives with long-term impact

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Sunday 30th August2026.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Ali Rodwell, Coordinator Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse and Outreach on 04•• ••• 050 or ••••@ballarat.vic.gov.au

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at ••••@ballarat.vic.gov.au

We're proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.