Community Development Officer - Olivine

Mirvac's people are our most valuable asset. We are proud to have built a culture of inclusivity, innovation and collaboration, becoming a place where people genuinely want to work. Two recent accolades to reflect this are:

#1 in AFR BOSS' Best Places to Work in Property, Construction & Transport 2022
#1 Company Globally for Gender Equality in Equileap's 2022 & 2023 Review

We also offer a number of competitive and unique benefits for permanent employees including:

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Leadership and Professional Development Programs
• Generous Parental & Partner Leave Policy
• Unlimited Volunteer Leave and National Community Day
• Mirvac Pride Committee

Mirvac is an Australian property group with a clearly defined purpose to 'reimagine urban life'. For over 50 years, we've dedicated ourselves to shaping Australia's urban landscape. Our evolution has been significant, growing from a small joint venture to a thriving ASX-listed property group that leads the way in sustainability, innovation, safety and placemaking.

Our opportunity

As Community Development Officer - Olivine, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a broad range of Community Development initiatives in Mirvac's Olivine community, located in Donnybrook, Victoria. Deliver exemplar social sustainability outcomes in line with Mirvac's strategy for net positive community legacy, enhance Mirvac's competitive advantage and brand credibility through the development of sustainable, empowered and resilient communities.

Important points for this role:

This role is a part time role, equal to 4 days per week over a 12-month period. Your attendance at events occasional evening and/or weekend is required. Ideally, 3 days per week regular schedule with one day flexible to cover changing hours due to events.

A Drivers Licence and access to a car will be required; as in the requirement to be based in Donnybrook majority of working hours.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the development and delivery of programs, projects, activities and events to improve outcomes for the community in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate opportunities for community members to actively participate in generating ideas, planning and delivering programs, projects and services that positively affect the community and respond to community needs.
• Facilitate the establishment of new relationships, community groups and relevant forums and networks to promote information and resource sharing.
• Develop strong and positive relationships with residents, community groups, community service organisations, local government and the project team to achieve community and project objectives.
• Enable and encourage community utilisation of facilities and programs including preparation of communications and collateral with information for the community and stakeholders.
• Act as a key project contact point for stakeholders, community members, community group representatives, and as a conduit between the community and the Mirvac team.
• Coordinate intra-community communications, including a content plan for social media platform and newsletter.
• Ensure Olivine's community space is well managed and activated primarily by the community.

Your point of difference
You will have demonstrated experience in Community Development planning and delivery or stakeholder relationships, specifically in the management of stakeholder and community liaison and community event management from concept to promotion to delivery.

You will have outstanding communication skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people; coupled with the ability to establish rapport and build community networks to deliver appropriate community outcomes with a commitment to community participation.

All of these attributes are preferred, if you think you may be the right fit for the role please still apply.