- Part time (0.8 FTE), Ongoing
- Band 6, Starting salary $94,713 (Pro rata) plus superannuation (Increasing October 2026)

The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide outstanding recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

As a Community Participation Officer, you will deliver projects, programs and partnerships that strengthen community connection, inclusion and wellbeing across the City of Greater Bendigo. Working with community members, service providers and key stakeholders, you will lead initiatives that support children, young people, older adults and families to participate fully in community life. You'll bring people together, build strong partnerships and help shape strategies and projects that create positive outcomes for our community.

About You

You are a community-minded professional with experience delivering projects, programs or initiatives that create positive social outcomes. You enjoy working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders,



building strong partnerships and turning ideas into action. With robust communication and organisational skills, you can manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on inclusion, participation and community wellbeing. Experience in community development, social planning, health, local government or a related field will be highly regarded.

This role requires a satisfactory Police Records Check and Employee Working with Children Check.

Benefits

- Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading
- Flexible and hybrid work options | Fitness Passport | Secure and stable employment
- Part time position with flexible work options | Achieve work/life balance
- Contribute to our community | Work close to home in beautiful Bendigo
- Salary packaging options | Values based organisation | Purchased Leave
- Paid overtime | Paid parental leave | Study leave | Training & development opportunities
- Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Position Description

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Click here for further information on the detailed position demands (this document provides further details on the physical and psychological requirements of the position which have been outlined in the table in the position description)

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Jo Connellan, Coordinator Community Connections, 04•• ••• 485.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by 11pm, Thursday 3 September.

📌 Community Participation Officer (Bendigo)
🏢 City of Greater Bendigo
📍 Bendigo