• Temporary Part-time (0.9 EFT) position - up to 10 months until April 2026
• Salary from $108,024.34 (pro rata) + Super
• Glen Waverley Location (Hybrid working)

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

Are you a dynamic leader with relevant qualifications in social policy, health promotion, social sciences or related disciplines and demonstrated experience in a similar role? Are you a change agent with experience in leading the development and delivery of policies, frameworks and programs for health and wellbeing, social policy and primary prevention portfolios? Do you have experience in developing and fostering internal and community partnerships to deliver innovative advocacy campaigns? If so, the City of Monash is keen to hear from you.

About the Position

The Team Leader Wellbeing & Advocacy plays a key leadership role amongst the Wellbeing & Equity team and wider Community Strengthening team.  

The position will be responsible for:

• Leading a high performing team of the health and wellbeing, social policy and primary prevention portfolios
• Leading the development and delivery of policies, frameworks and programs for the Wellbeing & Advocacy team including but not limited to the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, Monash Social Housing Framework, Gambling Policy and Community Safety Framework
• Developing and fostering internal and community partnerships to deliver innovative advocacy campaigns and programs that respond to the health, wellbeing and community safety needs of the Monash community

Skills and Experience

• Qualifications in public policy, social sciences, health promotion, public health, or public policy with demonstrated skill
• Work experience in either social policy and planning, health promotion, primary prevention and/or community safety
• Exceptional skills and experience in project management, social research and analysis, policy development, and leading high-profile social policy agendas for local government
• Demonstrated ability to lead, guide, mentor and develop a professional team and contribute to a positive culture
• Exceptional community and stakeholder consultation skills
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including speaking with impact, accuracy and clarity for various audiences.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and strategic plans on a range of population health and public policy issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile and political environment

Requirements

• Qualifications in public policy, social sciences, health promotion or public health with demonstrated skills
• Employee Working with Children’s Check 
• Satisfactory National Police Check; and
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us.

You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Tracey Egan on 9518 3269 or at [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Wellbeing and Advocacy enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Wellbeing and Advocacy enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.