AddressTeam Leader Community Partnerships and Volunteers
$106,457.64 - $119,122.41 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the Role
What we are looking for:?
The Community Strengthening Directorate has an exciting Band 7, Team Leader role to work within an exciting and culturally diverse community, in an organisation with a reputation for investing in the development of their people.
Reporting to the Manger Safe Active and Connected Communities, you will lead a high-performance team to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups. You will play a key role in planning and policy development for volunteers and an extensive community funding program.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Planning, Community Development, Social Sciences, Social Research or equivalent with significant subsequent demonstrated relevant experience or alternatively lesser formal qualifications with extensive demonstrated relevant experience. Relevant experience should include:
o Supervising and managing Volunteer and Community Development programs in a large organisation.
o Expertise in advocating, developing, implementing, and communicating strategies, policies, and programs, including delivering an effective Community Funding Program.
o Consultation and advocacy skills to build relationships, collaborate and advocate within a diverse Community.
o Experience in the social, political, and legal frameworks in which Local Government operates thinking operationally and strategically to conceive feasible and innovative solutions to complex political and social issues.
- Proven track record in managing and leading a team to achieve business objectives, with experience in implementing Human Resource policies and procedures including Recruitment and Selection, development of Position Descriptions and managing Performance Development plans for staff.
- Highly effective interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal and written communication, influencing, advocacy, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Health initiatives
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a very brief cover letter.
You will be required to answer Key Selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.
Team Leader Community Parterships and Volunteers? Position Description? 168.7 KB
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an 'international criminal history check'), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Applications close: 5pm, Friday 7 June 2024
Further information:Jim Davine, 03 8571 5***
