Project Officer

Live and work in an area that offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community with a demonstrated high performance, collaborative culture where we value our employees.

As an employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

**If you are looking for an exciting **opportunity** then this may be the role for you. We have passion and **enthusiasm** and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.**:
**We are looking for**:
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking a Project Officer (Collaboration Lead). This role is a great opportunity to cultivate collaborative practice:

- Identify the social and wellbeing needs of the community and develop and implement policies, services, programs, and projects to achieve social change.
- Focus on disability, access and inclusion, homelessness, and community projects.
- Work with a variety of internal and community stakeholders through a responsive, flexible, collaborative, and innovative approach.
- Work independently and supportively as part of a multi-skilled team addressing complex social change.

Please see the full position description and selection criteria in the attachment below.

**About you**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in Social Policy, Social Sciences, Community Development or related field.
- Ability to co-deliver projects, programs and/or services informed by collaboration and collective impact.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and lead strategic partnerships with diverse groups.
- High-level project management skills with the proven ability to meet agreed deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and analytically to develop policies and/or improve processes that meet the needs of the community.
- Excellent communication, consultation, engagement and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders including Councillors, management, staff and the community.
- Experience preparing research, reports, planning documents, and funding submissions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and supportively as part of a multi-skilled team addressing community development needs.

**We offer**:

- A permanent, part time contract (28 hours per week)
- Flexible working arrangements (work from home option up to 2 days per week post onboarding can be negotiated)
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,449.90 to $1,679.93 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
- Work with an experienced and passionate team

Other benefits include:

- 10.5% superannuation
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years service
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days

**Location**:
This position is based at Mullumbimby however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Emily Fajerman, Community and Cultural Development Coordinator, Phone: (02) 6626 7089

**Closing date**:
**Position Description**:
**Download the Project Officer (Collaboration Lead) Description (PDF,159KB)**

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**:

- **Functional Health Assessment**:If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Option 1 - Written Application**:
You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.

**Step 2**: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

**Option 2 - Audio File Application**:
**Step 1**: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer.

**Step 2**:Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

**Step 4**: Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter