Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse and proud - just like the community we serve.

Being community first underpins everything we do. We work and advocate for our community, being innovative, future-focused and responsive and apply these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!

We are currently seeking a fixed term (12 month) part time (0.8) staff member to join our team based at Brimbank Learning Futures in Sunshine.

The role

Reporting to the Pathways and Employment Lead, we are seeking a Project Officer to work on the Pathways in Place Action Network. Pathways in Place is a placed based systems change approach to address and improve community outcomes with a focus on young people and accessing employment. This network involves various other community stakeholders working together on agreed actions. We are seeking someone who can bring their skills and experience for:

• Design and deliver programs aimed at empowering individuals
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in the day to day operations of Brimbank Learning Futures
• Plan, develop and deliver high quality programs, services and activities in response to community need and service gaps that focus on career pathways for young people and others to support improved social and economic outcomes.
• Disseminate learning, resources, and other information through appropriate internal and external network channels.
• Maintain records, write reports and manage and upload data.
• Provide training, career information and advice to community members.
• Attract new learners to Brimbank Learning Futures.

To be considered you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in an area related to the position e.g. community development, education or relevant equivalent substantial experience.
• Community development, training or learning design experience.
• Experience in providing career and learning pathway advice, training or programs.
• Lived experience of the diverse communities in Brimbank.
• Experience in working in a multicultural environment.

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To apply, please click 'Apply Now' and include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on 'Apply Now' link.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Peter Balbata 9249 4183 - [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer - Pathways in Place enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the "Apply Now" button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers

A position description is attached.