Synopsis We're looking for an enthusiastic and community-minded Partners in Place Project Officer to lead the delivery of Spaces for Life and Play, a five-year VicHealth-funded initiative focused on improving social connection, mental wellbeing and opportunities for physical activity for children and young people across the Rural City of Wangaratta. Working closely with young people, community organisations, health services and Council teams, you will coordinate project activities, facilitate meaningful youth participation, build strong partnerships and help create more inclusive and welcoming spaces where children and young people can connect, play and thrive. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to long-term community change by embedding prevention, equity and place-based approaches into Council planning and practice.

You'll be responsible for project coordination, community engagement, monitoring and evaluation, while supporting a shared vision of a connected, healthy and resilient community. If you have experience in project coordination, community development, health promotion or stakeholder engagement and are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you. Partners in Place Project Officer - Spaces for Life and Play Wangaratta, VIC | Temporary Part Time (24 hours per week until September 2028) | $40.02 per hour + super Help Shape a Community Where Young People Thrive Are you passionate about creating vibrant, connected communities where children and young people feel they belong?

Do you thrive on bringing people together, turning ideas into action, and delivering projects that make a real difference? We're seeking an energetic and purpose-driven Partners in Place Project Officer to lead the delivery of Spaces for Life and Play, an exciting five-year initiative funded by VicHealth. This transformative project is focused on improving social connection,



mental wellbeing and opportunities for physical activity for children and young people across the Rural City of Wangaratta.

In this rewarding role, you'll be at the heart of community change. Working alongside young people, community organisations, health services, schools and Council teams, you'll champion meaningful youth participation, build strong partnerships and help create inclusive, welcoming spaces where young people can connect, play, belong and thrive. This is more than project coordination.

It's an opportunity to influence the future of Wangaratta by embedding prevention, equity and place-based approaches into the way Council plans, collaborates and delivers outcomes for the community.

What You'll Do Lead and coordinate the delivery of the Spaces for Life and Play initiative.

Build and nurture partnerships across the community, health and education sectors.

Facilitate meaningful engagement with children and young people, ensuring their voices help shape local decisions.

Drive community participation and collaboration around shared goals.

Monitor, evaluate and report on project outcomes and impact.

Support innovative, evidence-based approaches that strengthen community wellbeing and resilience.

What You'll Bring You may come from a background in project coordination, community development, health promotion, stakeholder engagement or a related field. Most importantly, you'll bring:

A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.

Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and communities.

Excellent project management and organisational abilities.

A commitment to equity, inclusion and creating positive social change.



Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta? Joining our team comes with an array of exciting benefits, including: Inclusive & Supportive Environment: Be part of a nurturing team that prioritises professional growth and development.

Ongoing Training & Development: Access continuous learning opportunities to advance your career.

Corporate Perks: Enjoy perks such as flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access mental health and wellbeing support. For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. For further enquiries about this position should be directed to Karen Brady, Community & Recreation Coordinator on [email protected] Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 24 August 2026, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

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City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

When Submitting Your

Application, You Will Need To Include Your current contact details;

A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role; A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;

A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explan how your skills and experience meet that criterion.

📌 Partners in Place Project Officer - Spaces for Life and Play (Wangaratta)
🏢 Rural City of Wangaratta
📍 Wangaratta