Network West is seeking a suitably skilled and experienced Network Coordinator to lead the strengthening, support and advocacy for our member Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres across the Western Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.

• Are you experienced in Community Governance, Networking, Community Development and Stakeholder Management?
• Are you passionate about Connecting, Advocating and Strengthening Community and Community Organisations?

Based in Spotswood, Network West is an Incorporated Association governed by a Committee of Management. Our Mission, using a Community Development framework, is to support, strengthen and advocate for our 54 member Neighbourhood Houses / Community Centres across the municipalities of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham, in the areas of governance, management, operational and program development.

The part-time (32 hours per week) role is a highly autonomous position responsible for; supporting and resourcing member houses and centres, building and strengthening partnerships, advocating on key issues on behalf of members, managing day-to-day operations of the organisation through a community development framework and implementing our key strategic strategies:

1. To build sector capacity.
2. To raise the profile of Neighbourhood Houses.
3. To provide support for individual neighbourhood houses.
4. To facilitate a collective approach.

See Position Description for full details, attached below.

For a confidential conversation about this role please contact our Chair Emma Price at [email protected] using the subject line: Network Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Network West Committee are open to flexible working arrangements and encourage candidates to discuss their requirements and preferences before applying.

Applications, including a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and a CV, can be submitted via the Apply Now link below. 

Please note this is a rolling application process, interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP.