Work with a supportive and passionate team to support the Banyule community

BanyuleCity Council is seeking a skilled and community focused Community ConnectorOfficer to support residents with diverse and sometimes complex needs. In thisvaried role, you will provide accessible service navigation, advocacy, referrals and practical support while building strong partnerships across Council, community organisations and service providers.

Whyyou’ll love this role and what you’ll be doing:

As a Community Connector, you will playacrucial role in our Community Connections unit. Working as one of Banyule'sCommunity Connectors, you will help connect community members with information, services and local opportunities, while building strong relationships with residents, community organisations and service providers across the municipality. You’ll:

- Makea tangible impact in people's lives by helping residents navigate services, overcome barriers and access the support they need, particularly those experiencing vulnerability, isolation, housing insecurity or complexcircumstances.
- Be a connector and community builderwith the opportunity to work across Council, local organisations, communitygroups and service providers to strengthen partnerships and improve outcomesfor the Banyule community.
- Work in a diverse and dynamic rolethat combines direct community support, outreach, community development, partnership building, advocacy, service planning and project work. No two daysare the same.
- Balance strategic and frontlinework, combining direct engagement with residents alongside partnershipmanagement, service mapping, outreach and community planning activities.

What you'll bring/what we are looking for

You will bring a respectful, inclusive and person-centred approach, along with the ability to work confidently with people from a wider range of backgrounds and circumstances. To succeed in this role, you will have:

- Tertiaryqualifications in social sciences, social work, health, community developmentor a related field and/or a minimum of three years of experience in similarrole.




- Experiencein working with people with complex needs and ability to understand and work effectively with people of differentabilities, cultures and socio-economic circumstances.
- Knowledgeand/or understanding of service systems including Ageing, Disability, MentalHealth, Community and Wellbeing services.
- Experience planning, delivering and evaluating programs that uplift community outcomes, with a focus on inclusion, access and equity.
- Demonstrated ability to work independentlyand collaboratively with a diverse range of people, including colleagues, organisations and members of the community.
- Demonstratedexperiencing dealing with complex community issues and applying an intersectional lens to problem solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain web based information on local services.

Pre-employment requirements

- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
- Working With Children’s Check
- Functional Capacity Assessment

What we offer:

- A permanent, full-time, position with hybrid working and a monthly RDO
- Salary $101,202.68 to $110,025.50 (dependent onexperience) per annum plus super
- 26weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave– partner
- Ongoinglearning and development opportunities, including health and well-beinginitiatives

Ready to make an impact?

Join Banyulein a meaningful career opportunity - connecting community members with theservices, information and support they need by providing service navigation, referrals, advocacy and practical assistance

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility: Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we valuediversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If youhave a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement,



we encourage youto inform us through your application or email**********@banyule.vic.gov.au

Our Values : AtBanyule, our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and inclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positive outcomes for our people and the community we serve.

Community Vision : Wein Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. Weare engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.

Diversity Statement : Ourcommunity is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, fosterharmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing genderequality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan .

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians : Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the WurundjeriWoi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history. Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Protected Standards Statement of Commitment : Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.

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📌 Community Connector Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Banyule City Council
📍 Melbourne