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SalaryDo you love working with the community? This position is your opportunity to assist the community to become empowered to bring about social change and improve health outcomes for children and Youth. Work with a broad range of key stakeholders to oversee the development and implementation of the Vic Health Partnership Program Plan in alignment with the Glenelg Shire Council Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and Glenelg Libraries Strategic Plan 2021-2026.
This is a Temporary Part-time position to 31 December 2025, 24 hours per week based at the Portland Library, with some travel to other branches and locations in the Shire as required.
For further information on the position please refer to the .
What you need to Thrive
- Tertiary qualification in Library Studies/Social Sciences/Community Development/Public Health or related field and some relevant experience OR lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience is essential.
- Experience in libraries or community development and/or working with children/young people.
- Experience in program development and facilitation.
- Ability to manage time and set work priorities and objectives.
- Demonstrated relevant experience in community engagement and consultation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated high level project management skills.
- Current drivers licence.
Why work for us?
A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.
We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.
Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.
We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.
Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.
We acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of the region, the Gunditjmara, Boandik and Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages.
Pre-employment Requirements:
All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page.
You will be guided to complete our online application form, upload your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description.
Applications Close: 4 February 2024 at 11:59pm
Looking for further information please contact:
Name: Tanya Flockhart
Position: Library & Information Services Manager
Contact Phone: 03 5522 2272
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Other details
- Pay type Hourly
