Job Description

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

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Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity | 12 Month Period

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Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largestmunicipalities.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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The role

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

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- Lead the activation of Sydenham Neighbourhood House by developing a diverse schedule of programs, activities, events and community uses.
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- Develop and coordinate contemporary youth programs that respond to the interests, strengths and needs of local young people.
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- Engage young people in the planning, design, delivery and evaluation of programs, activities and events.
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- Build partnerships with local schools, youth services, education providers, community organisations and Council teams to increase opportunities for young people.
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- 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.
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- Supervise, manage and support community centre employees across two sites, as well as volunteers and casual employees, to develop capable and high-performing teams.
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- Develop and coordinate a strategic schedule of high-quality programs and activities that support community learning, participation and belonging.
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To be considered you will have:

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



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

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- Rostered dayoff
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- 36 hourworking week
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- Flexiblework practices including hybrid working arrangements
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- 16 days ofpersonal leave per year (FTE)
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- 20 weekspaid parental leave (FTE)
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- 8 weekspartner leave (FTE)
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- Make apositive impact to your local community
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To view a full list of employeebenefits, please view Council'sEmployee Values Proposition

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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.

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If you have any support or access requirements, or would like tospeak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture andWellbeing on 92494000.

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

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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.

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