• Are you passionate about building strong, inclusive communities through meaningful partnerships?
• Full time permanent role
• Band 6, $94K - $103K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the role

This role supports Glen Eira City Council’s commitment to inclusive, connected, and resilient communities by improving access to services for vulnerable and minority groups. It strengthens the capacity of local organisations through collaboration and place-based initiatives, while promoting equity, cultural safety, and awareness of anti-racism and anti-Semitism.

Other responsibilities include:

• Deliver targeted capacity-building initiatives for Neighbourhood and Community House leaders and other community organisations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organisations, residents, service providers, education centres (including universities), and other stakeholders.
• Embed Wellbeing Economy principles into community development practice, focusing on anti-racism, social cohesion, equity, sustainability, and long-term wellbeing.

About you

You are a skilled community development professional with experience in community leadership capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative project delivery. You bring a strong understanding of equity, anti-racism, and wellbeing principles, and can foster community partnerships that drive inclusive, sustainable outcomes.

The following is also required:

• A degree or diploma in relation to social sciences, planning, health promotion or community development with at least 3 years relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications and substantial experience in a comparable role.
• Experience in the development of project plans.
• Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement, including the ability to support and inform shared projects and initiatives.

What’s on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Lana Cari, Coordinator Community Strengthening on 9524 3800 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Partnerships Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check and evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

how to apply

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Working at Glen Eira City Council

The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on [email protected] using the subject line: Community Partnerships Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.

A position description is attached.