Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture. We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations. We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidates talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in. Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

• We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
• We are open, honest and respectful
• We foster well-being and creativity
• We achieve our goals and succeed together

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you.  We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.

We are looking for

Byron Shire Council is currently seeking a Project Officer - 1000 Voices. The position will be part of the Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration Byron Shire’s (ERSCBS) Backbone Team where you will work collaboratively to lead the design and delivery of the 1000 Voices Project. The aim of the 1000 Voices Project is to engage diverse members of Byron Shire community to better understand their ideas about what’s working well in the local fight against homelessness, how the response could be strengthened, and the roles they see for themselves in the work.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Impact, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related field.
• 3 years or more experience working in the Human Services or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out social research, including data collection and analysis, to inform the development of strategic projects and social planning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain and lead strategic partnerships to achieve shared goals, as well as excellent communication, consultation, engagement, and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated high level project management skills with the proven ability to meet agreed deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and analytically, and carry out social research to inform new policy or project options.

We offer:

• A three (3) month Maximum term, part time position (21 hours per week)
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,568.10 to $1,816.88 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
• Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Other benefits include:

• 11.5% superannuation 
• Flexible work hours
• Attractive salary packaging scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport
• Health and Wellbeing days 

Location: This position is based at Mullumbimby, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact: Anna Lockwood, Backbone Lead - Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration, Phone: (02) 6626 7214 

Position Description

Download the Project Officer - 1000 Voices Position Description (PDF,159KB) 

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication. 

Pre-Employment Screening Process

• Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
• Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. Applicable roles are subject to drug and alcohol testing, please note these tests will potentially require the provision of a urine sample, and a positive test will preclude a candidate from employment with Council at that time.  
• Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance. 

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