Social Equity Project Coordinator

5 days ago


Shepparton, Australia Greater Shepparton City Council Full time

**INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS**

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

**Social Equity Projects Coordinator**

**Salary**:$88,648.56 per annum
**Closing**:Friday 11 October 2024
**Full time - Temporary **(to December 2026)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Equity Projects Coordinator to join the Community Wellbeing Department within Greater Shepparton City Council.

Leading Council’s Local Government Free From Violence program, this role will drive key internal and external facing projects and initiatives aimed at embedding organisational and community change in gender based violence prevention. This role will also support Council’s Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP), supporting Council to meet the key deliverables set out in the plan.

**In this role you will**:

- Lead and coordinate the implementation of the _Local Government Guide_ for _Preventing Family Violence and All Forms of Violence Against Women_ in Greater Shepparton.
- Partner with internal and community stakeholders to develop, co-design and deliver evidence-informed initiatives to promote gender equity and the prevention of violence against women, tailored to meet the needs of the Greater Shepparton municipality.
- Represent Council and advocate on behalf of Council at appropriate committees and forums in relation to primary prevention and gender equality.
- Work in partnership with other services areas of Council to support the implementation of the Greater Shepparton City Council’s Gender Equality Action Plan and related initiatives.
- Support workforce capability to recognise and respond to family violence and promote gender equity across Council’s service delivery, including internal policies and procedures.

The successful applicant will have relevant qualifications or experience in family violence/gender studies, project management, and advocating on social disadvantage.

This full-time temporary position (ending December 2026) is part of a flexible Community Wellbeing Department who are passionate about seeing positive outcomes within the organisation and community. Council is an equal opportunity employer that offers development and career opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives and a range of benefits such as flexible working arrangements.

The successful applicant will have relevant qualifications or experience in family violence/gender studies, project management, and advocating on social disadvantage.

For further information about this position, please contact Daniel Dragt, Team Leader - Community Strengthening, on (03) 5832 9528.

First Nations people are encouraged to apply.


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