Coordinator Community Development
1 month ago
About the role
The Coordinator Community Development – Community Strengthening plays an important role in creating well connected, resilient and healthy environments in which the community can thrive and achieve a strong sense of belonging. This role leads the Community Strengthening team and manages a range of programs and activities that support our community groups, local organisations, peak bodies and volunteers.
In this role you will manage the strategic and operational aspects of community grants, awards and recognition and capacity building of community groups across Glen Eira. You will also engage with the community on current and emerging community development issues and opportunities.
Other responsibilities include but not limited to:
Leading and managing the Community Strengthening team. Ensure activities, programs, and events are effectively planned and implemented in accordance with relevant funding and Council budget, policies, procedures and guidelines. Providing administrative support, reports and implement actions for relevant Council Advisory Committees. Ensuring the effective delivery and review of Council’s Community Funding Agreement Program including reporting, maintaining relationships, auditing programs as required and processing requests for variations. Undertaking assessment of all new or proposed services, programs or funding arrangements so they are appropriately aligned with Council corporate and strategic plans and risk management policies/guidelines.
About you
You are proactive, agile and resourceful. You will be results focused and have an ability to prioritise, communicate effectively, work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. You will have a strong sense of accountability for the work of your team and take pride in delivering high quality outcomes.
You will bring to the role your community facing experience having worked in the field of community development, community grants, volunteering or community services.
Possessing excellent communication and writing skills, you will be results driven, flexible in approach and build quality relationships at all levels as you support the Council to deliver projects that service the long-term needs of our community.
Qualifications and Experience
A tertiary qualification in a community development, health promotion and/or a related field. Experience in managing and rolling out of community projects, strategic plans and initiatives Comprehensive understanding of community strengthening issues and Local Government’s role in planning and delivering services, programs and activities for its community. Experience in supervising staff, setting priorities and objectives to ensure staff operate in the most efficient way possible within the resources available.
Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Position Description
Apply NOW
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Fiona Banks, Acting Manager Community and Economic Development, on 9524 3384 or email
Closing date: Monday 17 June 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 offer will offer you:
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