Organisation : Darebin City Council
Location : Melbourne (Preston)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Government
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : Band 5: $71,604 - $82,927 per annum (pro rata) + super
Application closing date : 12 Jan, 2020
About the organisation
Located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, covering an area of around 53 square kilometres of land and encompassing the areas of Bundoora, Kingsbury and Macleod, Fairfield and Alphington, Northcote, Preston, Reservoir, Coburg and Thornbury, the City of Darebin has a population of 161,609 (2018 ERP).
The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne and is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities anywhere in the State in terms of cultures (close to 33 per cent were born overseas), language (138 languages are spoken), religions, gender, age, abilities, socio-economic background, employment status, occupation, and housing needs.
One in five Darebin residents is affected by a disability, and almost one-third of these residents require assistance with daily living. About 6 per cent of the population 16 years and over, identify as bisexual, gay or lesbian.
About the role
oin Darebin City Council in our newly created Project Support Officer – Equity and Wellbeing position. Support projects and initiatives that respond to the needs and aspirations of Darebin’s diverse communities and help improve community well-being outcomes.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About the role:
You will work across the areas of social justice, community well-being and community development.
The position gives you the chance to gain experience working on a diverse mix of projects and work with a range of Council departments and community stakeholders.
You will work collaboratively with staff across the Equity and Well-being Department to support the delivery of projects, events and initiatives that support Council’s equity, inclusion and well-being goals.
You will also provide support to key priority projects and initiatives that the support the needs and aspirations of Darebin’s diverse communities and help improve community well-being outcomes.
To be successful your skills and experience will include:
- The capacity to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise one’s own work.
- Experience in project management, with projects relating to community-based projects preferred.
- Demonstrated high level customer focus and stakeholder management. capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to actively contribute to a team.
Benefits of joining:
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Cultural, parental and other leave provisions.
- Salary sacrifice options available.
- Walking distance from Preston train station and tram stops.
- Social activities and social club as a member of the Darebin Council.
- Comprehensive health and well-being program, including free access to physio, yoga and fitness classes.
- Provided with laptop and mobile phone.
- Green travel incentives.
For specific questions regarding the position contact Jess Fraser, Manager Equity and Well-being on 03 8470 8594.
How to apply:
Submit your application online via the Darebin’s Career Page by pressing APPLY.
Applications close Monday 13 January 2020 at 12pm AEDT.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Project Support Officer Equity and Wellbeing via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Government
