Place-making Community Centre Officer

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mitchell Shire Council Full time
Overview

Place-making Community Centre Officer – Broadford. Mitchell Shire Council invites applicants for this role within the Place-making Community Centre team.

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria's last great story of growth. Located 40 minutes from Melbourne, we're renowned for our scenic beauty, history and heritage. We're home to a mix of natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia's fastest-growing suburbs.

This is an opportunity to join a Local Government Organisation offering Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant. This is a role in an area with rapid population growth; in 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64,175 residents, forecast to grow to 221,636 by 2046.

About The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic Community Development and Youth Services Team. This role oversees the day-to-day operation of the Broadford Living and Learning Centre and programs and initiatives to promote accessibility and participation, meeting the needs of the local community including affordable classes, activities and social networks for all age groups. You will deliver high-quality customer service and provide timely and accurate support for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities
  • Establishment of administrative tasks and procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the Centre on a day-to-day basis
  • Developing structures and consultative processes to enable staff, volunteers, advisory committees and the community to participate in planning and program development
  • Identify vulnerable or at-risk community groups to create local support networks through programs and partnerships
  • Provide high-quality customer service with respect to diverse and complex user needs in accordance with Council's customer service charter, service standards and Neighbourhood House sector principles
Position Details

This role is permanent, part-time (0.7 EFT).

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am–4pm and Friday 8am–3pm. Wednesday – centre closed to the public; open for regular hire groups only.

Remuneration begins at $91.6K to $99.6K (Band 6) plus superannuation.

About You

You will be highly organised and experienced, with demonstrated experience in delivering community development frameworks, strong customer service and community liaison. You will possess collaboration skills working with diverse stakeholders, including government and community organisations, computer proficiency and effective budget management skills. Excellent time management, prioritisation, and both oral and written communication skills are essential. A genuine interest in working within the local government sector is highly desirable.

How to Apply

For further information about this role please contact Teagan Harris, Coordinator Community Development and Youth Services, on 0419 015 692. All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit Mitchell Shire Council.

Mitchell Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Mitchell Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace.

Application Close

Applications close at 5pm Tuesday 16 September 2025.


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