Community Resilience Officer

Band 5: $77,684 - $89,425 + 12% superannuation.
- Part-time 0.6 FTE, Fixed term until 30June 2026
- Join a multi-disciplinary emergency management team focussed on creating safer and more resilient communities.

Are you passionate about empowering young people and building stronger, more resilient communities? We’re seeking a Community Resilience Officer to engage and consult with school-aged young people in Longwarry to co-design initiatives that support their recovery from recent floods. The role also involves coordinating with health organisations, employment and training providers, and community service providers to connect residents with services that improve health and employment outcomes.

**About Baw Baw Shire Council**

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

**About the Role**

In this role you will work on the Flood Resilience Community Engagement Program across the communities of Longwarry, Yarragon and Trafalgar which were all impacted in the October 2022 flood event. You will facilitate mental health recovery programs and support for communities impacted by the 2022 flood and experiencing compounding mental health impacts.

The role also involves implementing and evaluating of initiatives and events designed to reduce the impact of flooding. These strategic actions will support and encourage individual and community recovery, self-reliance and empowerment and where possible, contribute to the long-term sustainability and social infrastructure of these communities.

You will bring experience working with young people, leading community engagement, and developing initiatives from concept through to completion. Organised and outcome-focused, you’ll have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deliver results within set timeframes.

**Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire**
- Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
- Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
- Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
- Career development opportunities.
- Study/development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
- A thriving Social Club.
- Close to Public transport.
- Ample free parking nearby.

**Further Information and How To Apply**
- Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._