Wellbeing and Social Policy Officer

Community and Economic Development
- Part-time
- Closing on: Feb 19 2025
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- **Bring positive change to our community as a Wellbeing and Social Policy Officer**:

- **12-month fixed term part-time (0.8 EFT) opportunity**:

- **$48.01 - $52.38 per hour (dependent on experience) + superannuation**

**About the role**
The Wellbeing and Social Policy Officer will support and advise on wellbeing and social policy initiatives, focusing on the development, implementation, and review of the Council’s municipal public health and wellbeing planning as part of the new integrated Glen Eira Council Plan and Community Wellbeing Plan 2025-29. The role also involves assisting with community engagement and addressing issues like gender equality, community safety, social housing, and health and wellbeing.
- Other responsibilities include:_
- Build partnerships with external organisations, including government bodies, not-for-profit organisations, and community groups, to implement the Council’s wellbeing and social policy commitments.
- Support the development of Council’s response to issues raised from the community including researching, reviewing and responding to initiatives, plans and policies on key social issues.
- Support development, review and reporting and implement deliverables from Council plans and strategies in accordance with identified priorities.

**About you**
You are a passionate and dedicated professional with a strong commitment to promoting community wellbeing. With a keen focus on developing and driving wellbeing and social policy initiatives, you possess excellent analytical and policy development skills.
Your strong communication skills will help you effectively engage with various stakeholders, including government bodies, not-for-profit organisations and community groups.

The following is also required:

- A tertiary qualification in the social sciences, health promotion or community development disciplines with some relevant experience or lesser qualification with substantial experience.
- Well-developed written and verbal communications skills.
- Experience in researching, developing, analysing, implementing and reviewing social policy, preferably in a local government setting.
- Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement, including the ability to support and inform shared positions and advocacy approaches.
- Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply._

**Pre-employment checks**
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

**Closing date**: 19 February 2025 at 11.55pm

**What’s on offer**
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 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 Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

**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.

**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.