• Permanent, full time - 2 positions
• Circa $95k plus super, RDO
• Location - Sydenham Neighbourhood House and Westvale Community Centre

Exciting opportunity to join the second largest municipality in Melbourne’s metropolitan west. Located about 20 kms from the central business district, Brimbank City Council is culturally diverse.

We are seeking two full time permanent staff to join our team and be based at either the Westvale Community Centre or the Sydenham Neighbourhood House.

These senior positions within the Neighbourhood House Unit are responsible for developing and delivering a portfolio of contemporary community development initiatives for local community members in specific life stages. They develop partnerships with key stakeholders including community, education, business and government to achieve the strategic goals of the Brimbank Neighbourhood House and Community Centre Strategy and Action Plan 2019-2024.

These positions coordinate access to and maximise use of the Neighbourhood Houses/Community Centres and work in partnerships with Council’s co-located services. They are responsible for managing staff across multiple sites and may be required to work flexible hours due to operational requirements.

The role

Reporting to the Neighbourhood House Unit Coordinator we are seeking qualified individuals who can bring their skills and experience to:

• Supervise, manage and support community centre staff (at two sites), volunteers and casual employees to develop high performing teams
• Develop an annual ‘Life Stage’ Portfolio Plan for the Neighbourhood House Unit
• Lead evaluation and reporting on Neighbourhood House/Community Centre programs, partnerships, community projects and events
• Develop and coordinate a strategic schedule of high quality programs and activities to support community learning and belonging
• Lead outreach activities which promote and encourage people to access and participate in Neighbourhood House Unit initiatives
• Establish strong connections with local groups, networks, community members, education, business and government to enhance services to local residents

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Knowledge of and experience in contemporary community development practice
• A tertiary qualification in Community Development or a related discipline and/or relevant experience at a senior level
• Experience in managing staff, facilities and assets
• Experience in working with, and a well-developed understanding of, people from diverse communities and people with varying needs.

Local government experience is desirable.

A Position Description for this role is attached. To apply, You must include your updated Resume, Cover Letter and your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) in the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please make sure your applications are submitted within the indicated closing date of this advertisement. All applications should be submitted online, if you face difficulties in doing so, please contact the hiring manager listed for this vacancy. This role requires a mandatory police check that will be organised by the Council .

Brimbank City Council embraces our diverse community and work environment and encourages applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation. Brimbank will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supporting Council environment, which endeavours to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

Brimbank City Council Enterprise Agreement 8, EA8 2018

Direct your queries regarding this role to:

• Mohammed Isah 9249 4198
• Christine McAllister 9249 4285

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

In line with the directions issued by Victoria's Chief Health Officer, some roles at the Council require staff to be mandatorily vaccinated to be able perform duties and/or deliver services to the community. If you are successful in the selection process, you will be required to provide us with an evidence of an approved Covid-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption.

Selection Criteria

• Essential : Ability to work in accordance with our values and behaviours
• Essential : A tertiary qualification in Community Development or a related discipline and /or relevant experience at a senior level
• Essential : Ability to embrace and lead change
• Essential : Demonstrated experience in managing and supporting staff with the ability to work collaboratively in a team, and autonomously without direct supervision
• Essential : Demonstrated experience in the successful application of contemporary community development strategies and principles including: evaluation methodologies, co-design and implementation of innovative initiatives with local community members
• Essential : Demonstrated experience in managing community facilities and assets
• Essential : Demonstrated budget, contract and administration management skills
• Essential : Demonstrated experience in developing and managing projects, services and events