Community Building Officer

Community Building Officer 

• Salary Range Band 6 $93,459- $101,873 (pro-rata) plus 11% Super
• Part-time (0.6 FTE) job-share position to end February 2025
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible.

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.  

Council is seeking an innovative community development professional for a 0.6FTE job-share for an Officer role within Council’s high performing Community Building Team.

The role will lead the planning and delivery of Community Building initiatives, networking and leveraging of opportunities with community partners and achieving strategic volunteering outcomes for Council and community.

• Plan and deliver inclusive and accessible Community Building initiatives, namely the Linking Neighbours Register and Program.
• Liaise and network with community range of community networks.
• Support Council’s volunteering framework.

• Demonstrated skills and expertise in community development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a positive, collaborative and accountable relationships with community partners.
• Experience in job-sharing a plus.

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

What’s in it for you

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!  
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work.   
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents. 
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology.
• Plus, access to discounted public transport through our Commuters Club

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences.
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia                                
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy. 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children. 

How to Apply

Hit that APPLY button now! Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit. 

• Resume – latest and detailed version  
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).  

Further information can be obtained by contacting Simone Jamieson, Team Leader Community Building on phone 03 9209 6*** or email ***************@portphillip.vic.gov.au  

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 2 June 2024 

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au