Band 7: $111,395.28 - $123,934.39 per annum +Superannuation

Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity | 12 Month Period

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largestmunicipalities.

Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank CityCouncil is a local government that is welcoming, diverse, and proud - just likethe community we serve.

Being community-first underpins everything we do. We work andadvocate for our community, being creative, future-focused, and responsive;applying these same principles to the way we work with each other everyday.

Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands ofthe Wurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to theirElders past, present and emerging.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspirationto make our City the best it can be!

We are currently seeking a full-time temporary staff member to joinour team based at our offices inSunshine.

The role

Reporting to the Neighbourhood House Unit Coordinator, the successful applicant will:

- Lead the activation of Sydenham Neighbourhood House by developing a diverse schedule of programs, activities, events and community uses.
- Develop and coordinate contemporary youth programs that respond to the interests, strengths and needs of local young people.
- Engage young people in the planning, design, delivery and evaluation of programs, activities and events.
- Build partnerships with local schools, youth services, education providers, community organisations and Council teams to increase opportunities for young people.
- Lead outreach activities to promote Neighbourhood House Unit initiatives and encourage participation,



particularly among young people and community members who may experience barriers to accessing programs and services.
- Supervise, manage and support community centre employees across two sites, as well as volunteers and casual employees, to develop capable and high-performing teams.
- Develop and coordinate a strategic schedule of high-quality programs and activities that support community learning, participation and belonging.

To be considered you will have:

- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in contemporary community development practice andactivating community facilities and developing programs that increase community participation.
- Knowledge of contemporary youth engagement, youth participation or community development practices and experience engaging young people and involving them in the design and delivery of programs, activities or events.
- The ability to develop inclusive, accessible and relevant programs for young people and community members from diverse backgrounds.
- A tertiary qualification in community development, youth work or a related discipline, and/or relevant experience at a senior level.
- Demonstrated experience supervising and managing employees, volunteers and casual staff,



as well as managing community facilities and assets.
- Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse communities and people with a range of needs.
- Strong partnership development and stakeholder engagement skills.
- The ability to plan, deliver, evaluate and report on community programs, projects and events.
- The ability to work effectively across multiple sites and respond flexibly to operational requirements.
- Experience working in local government is desirable.

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

- Rostered dayoff
- 36 hourworking week
- Flexiblework practices including hybrid working arrangements
- 16 days ofpersonal leave per year (FTE)
- 20 weekspaid parental leave (FTE)
- 8 weekspartner leave (FTE)
- Make apositive impact to your local community

To view a full list of employeebenefits, please view Council'sEmployee Values Proposition

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, andLGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore theopportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like tospeak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture andWellbeing on .

Brimbank City Council is a ChildSafe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe,child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must bean Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitledto work in Australia.

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📌 Senior Team Leader Neighbourhood House (Melbourne)
🏢 Brimbank City Council
📍 Melbourne