This role will see you immersed in our region’s community services, leading a range of strategic projects and supporting Council programs, initiatives and events that address the unique needs of our community. We’re looking for an experienced project officer who is a highly skilled collaborator, holds exceptional organisation and time management skills and the ability to build rapport with various stakeholders.

Your project management skillset will see you:

• Undertake a range of strategic projects, initiatives and activities within the Community Services department to deliver positive and sustainable community outcomes.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, building and strengthening relationships through active engagement within the Barossa community.
• Effectively undertake end-to-end project management, ensuring communication and maintenance of efficient workflow processes throughout projects.
• Apply a lens of continuous improvement to programs, initiatives and projects within the Community Services department ensuring best practice methodologies are utilised.

To be successful you will need:

• Previous experience in the delivery of community development/community wellbeing programs, projects and initiatives.
• Exceptional networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience in initiating and developing new programs, including the creation of processes and frameworks, promoting adaptability and innovation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the different areas within community development and community services.
• High level public speaking and engagement skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and a genuine passion for the community sector and well-being initiatives.

Join a progressive & flexible organisation in this opportunity to influence change and be valued for your contribution. This is a
part-time (0.8 FTE), permanent position offered at General Officers Schedule Level 5 ($92,697 - $96,684) under our Enterprise
Agreement 2022.

Benefits of working with us

Council is committed to delivering quality services and recognises that to achieve this, providing an environment for staff to
flourish is essential. Here’s a glimpse at what’s on offer within our destination council:

• Flexible work culture with flexi time and flexible work arrangements.
• An innovative Employee Wellbeing and Resilience Program.
• Competitive discounts on private health insurance.
• Generous uniform allowance.
• Journey insurance and income protection.
• Professional development and industry networking.

Essential position requirements

• This position requires you to hold and provide evidence of a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to being appointed to the position.
• All employees are required to undertake a pre-employment medical prior to commencement for income protection purposes.

For further information and a copy of the position description, please refer to barossa.sa.gov.au. or contact the Organisational Culture and People team on (08) 8563 8444.

To apply please click Apply Now.

A position description is attached.

The Barossa Council is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles, a constructive culture, workplace diversity and professional development.