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Location: Victoria Job Type: Temp Discipline: Local Government
Reference: 1650190 Posted: 18 days ago

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Community Inclusion Project Officer
South East Melbourne | 3-Month Contract | Commencing 3 August | Full-Time
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Community Inclusion Project Officer to join a collaborative Community Services team on a three-month contract. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating inclusive communities and has experience delivering community development, disability inclusion or social planning initiatives.
In this position, you will lead and support projects that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, working closely with community groups, government agencies and internal stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes for the local community.
Key Responsibilities

- Develop and deliver community inclusion initiatives and projects.
- Coordinate a Disability, Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee.
- Build strong relationships with community organisations, service providers and key stakeholders.
- Support the implementation and review of community inclusion strategies and action plans.
- Provide advice on accessibility and inclusion across programs, projects and community initiatives.
- Assist community groups with grant opportunities and inclusive program development.
- Prepare reports, briefing papers and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Previous experience in community development, social planning,



disability inclusion or a similar role.
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Development, Disability Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health or a related discipline.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and community consultation skills.
- Excellent project management and organisational abilities.
- Experience preparing reports, submissions and strategic documents.
- Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion principles and relevant legislation.
- A current Victorian Driver's Licence.

What's on Offer

- 3-month contract commencing 3 August
- Full-time hours
- Prospect to make a genuine impact within the community
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Hybrid working arrangements available

If you're passionate about creating inclusive communities and enjoy working across a range of meaningful community projects, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV.

Please note you will need to obtain a police check before commencing this role.
If you are interested in this role, please APPLY today
If this position is not correct for you but you have experience working in Local Government please still do get in touch, we have numerous positions within council.
At Charterhouse, we embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity. On behalf of our client, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people; to embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills and contributions to the workplace.

📌 Community Inclusion Project Officer (Australia)
🏢 Charterhouse
📍 Australia