• Band 5: $71,604 - $82,927 per annum (pro rata) + super
• Permanent, Part-time position (30.4 hours, working days are negotiable)
• Located in Preston, 5-minute walk from Preston train station with access to onsite carparking

Join Darebin City Council in our newly created Project Support Officer – Equity and Wellbeing position. Support projects and initiatives that respond to the needs and aspirations of Darebin’s diverse communities and help improve community well-being outcomes.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the role:

You will work across the areas of social justice, community well-being and community development.

The position gives you the chance to gain experience working on a diverse mix of projects and work with a range of Council departments and community stakeholders.

You will work collaboratively with staff across the Equity and Well-being Department to support the delivery of projects, events and initiatives that support Council’s equity, inclusion and well-being goals.

You will also provide support to key priority projects and initiatives that the support the needs and aspirations of Darebin’s diverse communities and help improve community well-being outcomes.

To be successful your skills and experience will include:

• The capacity to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise one’s own work
• Experience in project management, with projects relating to community-based projects preferred
• Demonstrated high level customer focus and stakeholder management. capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to actively contribute to a team

Benefits of joining:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Cultural, parental and other leave provisions
• Salary sacrifice options available
• Walking distance from Preston train station and tram stops
• Social activities and social club as a member of the Darebin Council
• Comprehensive health and well-being program, including free access to physio, yoga and fitness classes
• Provided with laptop and mobile phone
• Green travel incentives

For specific questions regarding the position contact Jess Fraser, Manager Equity and Well-being on 03 8470 8594.