Partnerships and Projects Officer

Fixed Term - Part time – ending 10 August 2026

0.84 FTE – 32 hours pw

Band 7

Salary $110, Pro-Rata) + Super + Flexible Working

About UsThe City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The RoleMake a difference in our community

This role will report directly to the Manager Community Strengthening to plan, deliver and evaluate key strategic projects, as well as develop and maintain strong partnerships with external stakeholders, including overseeing the Whittlesea Community Futures Partnership. The Partnerships and Projects Officer will also collaborate with the Departments leadership team across the three units - Healthy Communities, Aboriginal Communities and Youth Development units – to drive the successful implementation of key strategic and operational initiatives and assist building project management capacity across the Department.

About youWhat will set you up for success in the Partnerships and Projects Officer role?

• Proven ability to plan, implement, and evaluate key Departmental projects and initiatives, with a focus on innovation, evidence-based outcomes, and effective processes.
• Interest in ongoing collaboration with the Department's leadership team to advance strategic priorities, particularly in the areas of health and wellbeing, First Peoples, and youth engagement.
• A genuine passion for building and sustaining effective partnerships with government and non-government organisations, service providers, the private sector, and community stakeholders to enhance collaborative outcomes.
• Solid experience in project management and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Enthusiasm for working alongside passionate teams and stakeholders on meaningful, impactful, and rewarding initiatives.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply

Want to know more?For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via ou website If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Stephen McKay, Manager Community Strengthening,

To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 17 October 2025

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.