about the role

If your passion is to work with social enterprises to develop sustainable solutions to local challenges, particularly unemployment for a diverse range of communities, then the Inclusive & Social Enterprise Officer is the ideal position for you.

The Inclusive Enterprise & Local Jobs service unit lead innovative approaches to improving economic opportunity and inclusion for local people experiencing barriers to employment through the development of labour market programs, social enterprises, Aboriginal enterprises and other inclusive enterprise initiatives.

As the Inclusive & Social Enterprise Officer you will deliver programs, services and initiatives that innovatively improve economic opportunity and inclusion in Banyule. This includes leading Banyule’s award-winning Social Enterprise Partnership Program, Social Enterprise Support Service and working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to identify and develop new partnerships and projects.

Key responsibility

• Support the coordination and delivery of Banyule’s Social Enterprise Strategy and projects
• Work with business unit’s to identify opportunities
• Establish partnerships and networks within the municipality
• Prepare reports, business cases and project plans
• Develop and maintain a centralised database

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline, or lesser qualifications with relevant experience
• Experience in supporting social enterprises or the broader social-purpose sector
• Experience in developing and managing stakeholders and partnerships
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in project management and report writing
• Demonstrated experience of working with diverse communities

We can offer

• Salary range $89,269.36 to $97,051.86 plus super
• Temporary full time with a monthly RDO
• Flexible work and leave opportunities
• Great team environment
• Learning and development opportunities including health and wellbeing initiatives
• This is a parental leave opportunity
• Greensborough office close to shops, cafes, and public transport

Our Staff choose to align their career with Banyule by living the values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Initiative and Inclusion, strong learning and development culture and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

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, we encourage you to contact Emma Joyce Inclusive Social Enterprise and Local Jobs Coordinator Tel; 9490 4222 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] 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.