Are you passionate about projects that make a positive impact on local communities? 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Equity Projects Coordinator to join our Community Wellbeing Team!

About the role:

• Lead and implement key prevention of family violence and gender equity initiatives across the Greater Shepparton region, including the Local Government Guide for the prevention of violence against women and girls and the Gender Equality Action Plan.
• Collaborate with staff, stakeholders and community to deliver evidence-based programs tailored to the unique needs of the Greater Shepparton community.
• Lead training initiatives, educational events and engagement activities to strengthen understanding across Council and community.
• Identify areas for improvement and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within budget, while supporting a culture of awareness and inclusivity.

Your core talents:

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills to build partnerships and networks with community, key stakeholders, service providers and Government.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously within project timeframes and budgets.
• Sound understanding of best-practice approaches to gender equity and prevention of family violence, including the socio-economic, cultural and contextual factors affecting communities.
• Tertiary qualifications in social sciences, public health, social work, gender studies or related discipline.

Working at Greater Shepparton City Council 

Located on the banks of the Goulburn River, Greater Shepparton City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, employing over 900 people. We deliver over 100 services including children and maternal health, project management, parks and gardens, planning, events, tourism, environmental health and much more.
 
We value our employees and the work they do for the community and environment. We provide a range of initiatives and programs to encourage our people to develop their skills and career. We enjoy getting the job done, but we also make sure we have fun along the way.

Inclusion: 

We encourage diverse candidates to apply, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from multicultural backgrounds, people with disability, veterans, young people, and people over 45 years old, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly.

How to apply:

You will need full Australian working rights and a valid driver’s licence to be considered for this position. Additional assessments may apply.

Click on "Apply Now" and upload your resume. For a copy of the position description or a confidential conversation, please contact Lucie Wallis via [email protected] using the subject line: Social Equity Projects Coordinator - Greater Shepparton City Council enquiry via EthicalJobs or 1800 868 254.

Th right candidate may be appointed earlier than the closing date.

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