• Employment Status: Permanent, part-time
  
• Days & Hours of Work: 19 hours per week
  
• Competitive Salary: Band 6 - $98,867 pro-rata + 11.5% superannuation
  
• Location: Council Office in Sandringham, with occasional flexibility to work from home

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

Council is seeking a versatile, creative and enthusiastic individual to optimise the wellbeing and resilience of older Bayside residents. You will achieve this through inclusive, adaptable, and accessible programs that support the diversity and experiences of older people. 

Utilising a community development approach, the role is responsible for the development and delivery of creative and innovative programs and activities to support people to age well. This includes implementing a range of initiatives encompassing the provision of information, programs and events that support older people to engage in all aspects of community life as well as advocating for an age friendly approach across Council and within the community. 

You will be responsible for:

• Proposing, promoting, facilitating and/or leading the delivery of events, activities and programs that support socialisation opportunities for older people.
• Utilising a community development approach to identify and respond to issues and barriers associated with wellbeing and social connection for older people.
• Advocating for the needs of older people within the Bayside community.
• Supporting and encouraging community groups to identify funding sources to support relevant activities.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Tertiary qualification in community development, health sciences or a related field is desirable.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in community development work, preferably within a local government context.
• The ability to liaise with agencies and groups to facilitate innovative program solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in proposing innovative recommendations to address identified gaps and adverse situations that may be impacting people as they age.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skills and experience working collaboratively and cooperatively with community members, internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work as part of a team, and a strong commitment to maintaining a high standard customer service culture.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills.

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check. 

What we can offer you in return: 

• A work/life balance through flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, wellbeing leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A parkland surrounding the office that is only a short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.
• A Green Money program, that rewards our staff for taking simple everyday steps to a more substantiable and climate aware living.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

How to apply:

1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description on Bayside City Council Careers page.
2. Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
3. Click Apply Now to submit your application.
4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Michelle Lord on 03 9599 4614 or via email [email protected], using the subject line: Healthy Ageing Community Development Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.