Community Development Project Officer

1 week ago

Alexandra, Australia Murrindindi Shire Council Full time

Reference NumberSF/4739
- Job TypeFull Time
- PackageBand 6 plus 11% Superannuation

**Full time temporary position (12 months)**
**Opportunity to grow your career**
**Exposure to a broad range of community development activities**
**Join a cohesive and dynamic team**

Council is currently recruiting for a Community Development Project Officer within the Community Development team. Collaborating closely with teams across Council and building partnerships with the community, you will work closely with our team to help increase civic participation and support healthy, connected and inclusive communities.

**About this opportunity**

Working collaboratively within our team, community agencies and the community you will play a key role in strengthening the community with focus areas including young people, gender equity and mental health.

Your focus will be on driving quality outcomes in:

- Building relationships and networks with our community to build ongoing engagement
- Working with young people, to assist in the co-design and implementation of youth focused programs and grant funded activities
- Supporting the implementation of initiatives as part of our program under the Free from Violence Local Government Program
- Implementing initiatives to improve the mental health and wellbeing of our community.

**What you will bring to the role**
- Demonstrated experience in community development, community engagement, youth, social work, recreation services or related disciplines with a minimum 4 years' experience.
- Demonstrated experience in collaborating with community organisations to deliver shared community outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with specific population segments to co-design activities, programs and events.
- Well-developed skills and experience in managing group dynamics, group facilitation and public speaking.
- Ability to act independently when required and to work together with colleagues and contribute to a positive work culture.

**What we offer**

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive flexible work environment, including the opportunity to work from home, with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

**How to apply**

For more information about the role, please contact Brad Gill, Coordinator Community Development on (03) 5772 0333.

Applications should contain a cover letter and resume and address the key selection criteria set out in the
- or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

**Applications close at 11.45 pm on Sunday 24 March 2024.**

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

- Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
- Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer to

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