Coordinator Social Equity and Safety

5 months ago

Geelong, Australia Direct Recruitment Full time

**Who We Are**:

- Your Local Government, based in Geelong.
- A very reputable employer in the industry
- One of Geelong's largest employers.
- An employer with demonstrated commitment and care for their staff.

**Position Objective**:
This position is responsible for the delivery of the Social Equity & Safety initiatives, with the primary focus on progressing a range of projects and strategies that contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of the Geelong community.

This position is responsible for supporting the organization to deliver on a range of actions and provides advice around Community Safety. The team’s focus is to promote the importance of social equity through the Social Equity Framework as it relates to health and wellbeing outcomes and develops opportunities that drive equitable outcomes for our community.

**Main Focus**:

- Partner and coordinate community level participation that address the main activities as outlined in the Department Business Plan.
- Work in partnership with key stakeholders on social equity, gambling, safety, gender equity, diversity, and family violence prevention.
- Respond to and plan actions that address Community Safety concerns in partnership with other Departments and relevant agencies.
- Identify, capture and share data sources across Departments to better understand the City's community and customer experience and develop strategies for addressing gaps.
- Respond to emerging issues relating to the functions of the Community Experience Department.
- Provide support to the relevant Council Advisory Committees - i.e. Multicultural Action Plan Committee (MAPAC), Women in Community Life (WiCLAC).
- Develop, monitor, and report on program budgets in consultation with the Manager, Community Experience
- Ensure unit program delivery is of the highest standard.
- Prepare and review draft reports for the Manager, Community Experience
- Provide leadership, supervision, and professional support to project staff within the Social Equity and Safety Unit; including staff recruitment, selection, orientation and training as well as facilitate and work with staff to develop appropriate workplans.

**What We Need**:

- A tertiary qualification or demonstrated experience.
- Proven experience managing people to support and foster high performing teams.
- Experience in developing and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills.
- Proven achievement in developing strategic programs of work in consultation with the community.
- Experience in budget management and monitoring
- Experience in project management.
- Ability to prepare reports, business cases and funding submissions.

**Details Details Details**:

- Reports to Senior Care Management Officer
- Full-time hours 38 per week.
- Short-term temporary position.
- Hourly rate $57 per hour
- Work is in Geelong CBD (some work from home).
- Contact Simon Heffernan on 03 5221 3880 for any queries.

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