To be successful in this role you will have a knowledge around community projects and events, art and art hubs, developmental priorities for rural communities, and an ability to lead a team to success.

ABOUT US

Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.

We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council.

Some of these benefits include:

• A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and Teamwork
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary caregiver and 6 weeks for the non-primary caregiver.
• Access to annual flu shots.
• Annual skin checks.
• Opportunity to salary package.
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
• Out of hours Social Club.
• Corporate gym membership prices,
• Lunchtime run club.
• Access Employee Assistance Program.
• Can and soft-plastic collection.
• Two days paid volunteer leave.
• The ability to make a tangible difference to your community.
• So much more...

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Responsibilities and Functions

• Develop and support a range of Community Development activities across the district.
• Oversee the successful delivery of the Community Leadership Program.
• Assist with the community grants program including assessment of applications.
• Develop and support the delivery of Cultural programs and activities.
• Develop and support First Nations engagement initiatives and activities including the implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
• Identify and develop opportunities for Arts and Culture programs and community events across Moira Shire in accordance with approved strategies and programs.
• Recognise, upskill and celebrate volunteers across the Moira Shire.
• Support the coordination and facilitation of the Local Safety Committee.
• Work closely with a range of internal departments including the Economic, Tourism and Recreation, and Communication and Engagement teams as part of the broader approach to community capacity building.
• Assist in identifying and the implementation of community priorities.
• Have an understanding of relevant issues that affect communities in regional areas.
• Research and prepare relevant submissions and grant applications.
• Prepare written reports, correspondence and other administrative tasks relating to the positions’ area of responsibility.
• Other duties as tasks within the Community Wellbeing portfolio as required from time to time by the Manager Community Wellbeing.

For more information please contact - Hollie Barnes - Manager Community Wellbeing on 03 5871 9222 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Community Development enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please see the position description attached below.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential qualifications and experience

• Relevant qualifications and experience in Community Development or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of Community Development framework and community engagement principles
• Proven capacity to provide strategic advice to community and Council staff, ensuring the successful delivery of service agreements and alignment with organisational goals.
• Strong knowledge of the arts and culture industry functions within a regional context.
• Demonstrated experience in project and event management, risk mitigation and facilitating community consultations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead community meetings, events and training sessions and experience in service coordination and program delivery.
• Well-developed communication skills including group facilitation, interpersonal, report writing, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with grants, budgeting and procurement processes.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Previous experience in Local Government.
• IAP2 training