• Part time, 3 days per week
• Hybrid work model Officer location
• Band 6 ($88,168- 104,466 pro-rata) + Super 
• Facilitate a whole of community approach to stop, prevent and end family violence in Cardinia Shire

Together, Different Future 

As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future. 

We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community. 

About the opportunity

Embark on a transformative journey with us as a Community Strengthening Facilitator. Your role will be at the heart of our mission to eradicate family violence and champion gender equality in the Cardinia Shire community.

You will make an impact by:

• Fostering effective partnerships to build local knowledge and capacity to address the drivers of gendered violence
• Leading the ‘Together We Can’ network to develop, implement and evaluate local primary prevention strategies.
• Aligning community and government efforts to address family violence.
• Adopting innovative and adaptive approaches to enhance community wellbeing.
• Empowering community groups to address the drivers of gendered violence.

What you will bring

• A deep understanding of community development theory and/or the Collective Impact Framework, and the ability to use data to maximise social impact.
• Demonstrated understanding of the key drivers of violence against women and family violence, and the role that community, agencies, governments, and workplaces play in building safe and inclusive communities.
• An understanding of emerging trends to ensure recommendations made by this position influence the outcomes for our community and organisation now and into the future.
• Proven community engagement, facilitation, and negotiation skills working across all levels of community.

If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a safer community, we would love to hear from you.

Why work with us 

• Activity based and hybrid work model. 
• Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community. 
• Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives. 
• A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community. 
• A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being. 
• Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here. 

To apply 

• Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role. 
• For further information regarding the role please contact Bronwyn Fleming, Team Leader - Community Strengthening on 5943 4406 or refer to the position description. 
• The Position Description is attached.

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624. 

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals, certain positions may also require a Working with Children Check. 

You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.