• Ageing Well Lead
• Permanent Full Time (Flexible)
• Band 7 – starting at $105,898.17 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)
• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Join our Access & Ageing Well Unit within the Ageing, Equity and Community Development Branch.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable leader to support our whole of organisation approaches to improving ageing well outcomes for our community.

A key driver is to strategically embed ageing well and inclusionary practices to deliver sustainable outcomes for the community.

In this role, you will be part of a small team responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of action plans in line with Council’s Plan and Ageing Well Policy. This will include leading and evaluating projects, initiating new actions in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and managing programs in partnership with community agencies. You will also coordinate Council’s Active Ageing Advisory Committee and engage older people in influencing decision-making.

To be successful in this role, you will have excellent leadership skills and a track record in developing and evaluating projects and programs. You will have excellent relationship building and networking skills, and the ability to develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. You will have demonstrated experience in social research, community development and project management skills. Your understanding of contemporary social policy, social inclusion, and ageing well issues will position you well to resource and communicate for the needs of the community on behalf of the organisation.

Yarra City Council is a progressive and flexible organisation. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and commitment to diversity. We aim to make a positive difference in people's lives and provide support to senior residents

For further information see the position description or contact Adrian Murphy on 9205-5450 or at [email protected], using the subject line: Ageing Well Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.