the opportunity

Council’s Community Connections Unit is seeking a Coordinator to join their team to support community strengthening through age friendly work, community grants and volunteer support.

As the Community Connections Coordinator you will bring energy, talent and vision and experience to the team. You will share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and inclusion, and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career.

You will oversee the day to day support, leadership and supervision of:

• Regional Assessment Service
• Service Access/ navigation
• Age-Friendly Social Planning and Community Development
• Community Grants and Banyule Community Fund
• Volunteer Support and Development

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and or experience and or significant industry experience
• Demonstrated leadership abilities combined with experience in managing staff and change processes
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Ability to develop and coordinate strategic planning and policy frameworks
• A commitment to the delivery of high-quality services
• Experience managing Aged Friendly policy, Regional Assessment Services (RAS), community grants and volunteer support and development
• Evidence of implementing major change projects
• Financial management, and experience with funding agreements and contract management

We can offer you:

• Attractive salary range $113,738.96 to $129,343.43 plus super
• Permanent full time, plus a monthly rostered day off
• Access to professional development opportunities, study assistance program & wellbeing programs
• Be part of a progressive, energetic and supportive team
• Flexible working conditions and a variety of leave arrangements

How to apply:

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or to discuss your suitability, contact Jo Wilson, Manager Resilient & Connected Communities Mobile 0407 352 195 for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this position, please include your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Banyule City Council is committed to being an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer, we value diversity and encourage people from different and diverse backgrounds to apply.

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: Coordinator Community Connections enquiry via EthicalJobs, or call 9940 4235.

In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, this position requires you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in this recruitment, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

A position description is attached.