Malvern Town Hall, Cnr High Street and Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home
Diversity, Access & Inclusion,Environmental / Public Health,Social and Community Planners
City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Please view the below documents for this position:
As Council's Community Development Officer, you will enhance Council's capacity to engage with the community, deliver impactful projects, and support the development of key frameworks and work plans, all while collaborating with community groups to foster stronger connections.
In this role, you'll:
Lead the development, delivery, implementation, and evaluation of community development initiatives.
Collaborate effectively within a team to achieve positive outcomes for both the community and the organisation.
Elevate Council’s community development practices to align with the diverse needs, expectations, and strengths of our community.
Build community capacity by working with both the community and the organisation to explore new opportunities and innovative approaches.
Enhance the organisation's understanding and application of community development principles and practices.
Contribute to the development of strategic documents, such as community development frameworks, strategies, and action plans.
Provide administrative support as needed.
Engage and collaborate with community groups and members to deliver high-quality outcomes.
This is a maternity leave cover from November 2024 to July 2025, offering an annual salary range of $95,013 - $102,899 plus 11.5% superannuation.
You'll have the flexibility of hybrid working from home and in our modern, sustainable Malvern Town Hall at 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern—surrounded by cafés, restaurants, shops, and public transport.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you'll need to thrive in this role:
Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating community development projects.
A strong track record of developing and implementing community development strategies, frameworks, campaigns, and action plans that yield positive outcomes for the community.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of community groups.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Community Development, Social Work, Community Engagement).
Desirable: Professional certification in communications, change management, or engagement, along with a solid understanding of local government operations.
A driven and enthusiastic approach, with the confidence to challenge the norms and question the status quo.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Colette Harris - Team Leader Community Programs on charris@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333. Submitting your application
Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’ (as noted in the Success Profile) and to tell us more about you and why you want to want to work for us.
Successful candidates will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. Connect with Stonnington
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