Community Strengthening Officer

3 weeks ago

Caulfield, Australia Glen Eira City Council Full time

Community Development
- Full-time
- Closing on: Dec 10 2023
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- Friendly team environment
- Full time, Permanent role
- $75.4K - $87.8K per annum + Superannuation

**About the role**
The community strengthening team seeks to increase the capacity of the community groups and local organisations to provide services and programs that respond to community needs. The Community Strengthening Officer supports the administration and delivery of community development programs that improve and promote the engagement of local community groups and organisations.

The Community Strengthening Officer - reports to the Coordinator Community Strengthening, who reports to the Manager Community Development.

The Community Strengthening Team currently includes the following programs:

- Community Grants program;
- Volunteer Recognition Program;
- Citizen of the Year Awards Program;
- Community Groups Committee; and
- Moorleigh Community Village Community Hub.

Other responsibilities include:

- Administer Council’s Community Grants Program in accordance with Council policy, procedures and guidelines.
- Develop, maintain and continuously improve community grants policy, procedures, standard forms and letters and always ensure compliance with procedures.
- Provide administrative support to the Glen Eira Community Grants Committee
- Deliver timely and informed customer service both internally and externally

**About you**
You will have an understanding of community development, with knowledge and understanding of the delivery of community grant programs, awards and recognition programs

within a local government context.

You will be dependable and have a high level of detail in your work with the ability to prioritise tasks as needed and navigate through a dynamic work environment.

Your comunication skills will be proficient, and you will be confident communicating in a professional manner with a broad range of people

Qualifications and Experience:

- Relevant diploma or degree in Community Development or similar or lesser qualifications combined with other relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience working in the field of community development, community grants or community services

The following is also required:

- Experience working in the field of community development, community grants or community engagement.
- Ability to prepare reports, manage spreadsheets and prepare correspondence
- Demonstrated commitment and adherence to organisational values and behaviours.
- Commitment to exemplary customer service.

**Important Information**

**Working at Glen Eira City Council**
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

**Employee Benefits**
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer will offer you:

- Hybrid work environment - Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
- Flexible work options
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

**How to apply**
Please attach your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience and how it relates to the role.

**Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to**:

- **Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.**:

- **Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.**

**We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.

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