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Form of work- Permanent, part-time position (0.6 FTE - 3 days per week)
- Band 7 $104,698 + 11% Superannuation (pro rata)
- Doncaster location
Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.
About the Role
We are looking for a people person with a passion for the natural environment and the ability to work across the organisation to:
- Provide strategic advice to support Council’s ambition of maintaining a healthy, resilient and thriving natural environment.
- Enable a long term view of project delivery and thinking particularly with relevance to decisions for Manningham’s ‘Green Wedge.’
- Review and develop policies and plans to ensure the continued caring for Country approach and mindset applied at Manningham.
Skills and Experience
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work at both a strategic and operational level.
- Ability to supervise casual staff, contractors and consultants, as required.
- Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and influence positive outcomes for the natural environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate reports.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse and dynamic team.
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How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?’ section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Jess Rae, Coordinator Climate Emergency & Environment on 0488 128 206.
For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us
Applications close Sunday 16 June 2024 at 11.30pm
Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.
To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.
If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
