• Reference number: 14410
• Permanent full-time
• Salary in excess of $100,000 per annum plus 10.5% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
• This exciting position will oversee Moonee Valley’s first multimillion – multipurpose community hub. You will be leading from the front to strategically drive venue management ensuring smooth operation of all moving parts across the facility.

About Moonee Valley City Council

Moonee Valley City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

The Opportunity

Moonee Valley City Council have an exciting opportunity to plan, lead and manage the operations of the new multimillion-dollar Djerring Flemington Hub, including preparing for its opening in mid-2023. Using a mix of community development and venue management approaches, this role will be responsible for positive community outcomes and the smooth operation of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Djerring Flemington Hub team strategically to ensure that outcomes are aligned with those outlined in MV2040, Moonee Valley City Council’s long-term plan.
• Working within Council’s management framework, lead the planning, co-ordination and implementation of the governance structure, operating model and user agreements for the venue.
• Manage venue operations, OH&S and risk management processes and procedures, and manage key stakeholders, to ensure the Djerring Flemington Hub is a thriving, high-quality community venue.
• Coordinate the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of community development programs and activities offered out of the Djerring Flemington Hub, using a place-based approach.
• Attract and retain new users for the facility, diversifying and maximising usage of the venue.
• Manage tenders, license and lease agreements and contracts associated with venue operations, room hire and management.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive reporting systems, statistics and financial analysis to ensure venue operations and finances are tracked and reviewed annually.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in community development and/or relevant business qualifications with experience in facility management.
• Significant experience managing a multipurpose community hub, or equivalent commercial facility, including its day to day operations, user group agreements and budget oversight.
• Extensive knowledge of best practice community engagement principles and community development frameworks and processes, along with demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of community programs, projects and events.
• Experience in developing strong, effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including those from a CALD background.
• Experience in financial resource management, report writing and venue business planning and reviews.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop staff effectively.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system via clicking Apply Now and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Diana Amato, Senior Coordinator Community Development on 0413 318 590.

In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Hub Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 9243 1122.