Community Development Officer at Hume City Council

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

99526.96

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Participation, Cultural Competency, Social Inclusion, Diversity, Social Justice, Facilitation Skills, Presentation Skills, Project Management, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Men's Sheds, Neighbourhood Houses, Community Gardens, Capacity Building

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Description Fixed term contract for 4 months, Full Time $99.526.96 per annum plus Superannuation Join the Community Capacity Building team Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. As a Community Development Officer, you will ensure that Council programs, services and projects are inclusive and accessible, adhering to Council’s Social Justice Charter. Support the community and partners to develop and implement community-based projects and initiatives that respond to social justice priorities within the municipality. What you’ll be doing: Support the planning, delivery and capacity building of Neighbourhood Houses, Men's Sheds and Community Gardens within the City of Hume. Develop and deliver capacity building projects with these groups to increase community connectedness and resilience. Oversee the operations of the Men’s Sheds and Community Gardens programs through effective project management and coordinate the planning, development, implementation and review of Community Garden infrastructure projects within the context of the Community Capacity Building team’s authority. Administer the Neighbourhood House funding allocation program and associated service agreements. Assist with the preparation of Council reports pertaining to all of the above. Facilitate community capacity building projects in communities in the municipality that enhance wellbeing, improve safety, celebrate diversity and strengthen community and social cohesion. Apply community development principles in the execution of all responsibilities and duties both with internal and external interest groups. The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role: Demonstrated experience in engaging multiple stakeholders, enhancing public participation and building community capacity through a variety of community development processes, practices and activities. Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities and understanding of cultural competency, social inclusion, diversity, inclusion and social justice principals. Proven facilitation, presentation, liaison and influencing skills with residents, community groups, other Council departments and organisations. Ability to plan, implement, report on and evaluate projects, providing sound and timely advice, information and data on issues relating to diverse and/or disadvantaged communities. Highly developed written and oral communication skills including ability to prepare correspondence, reports, financial reports and acquittals. Experience and/or understanding of Men's Sheds, Neighbourhood Houses and Community Gardens, their roles and interconnectivity with Council. Knowledge of Community Development principles. Required Certifications & Qualifications A degree or equivalent qualification in Community Development or a related field, with a focus on community development and some experience, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience. Current Driver's licence, Police Check and Working with Children Check. Why Hume City Council? A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Community Development Officer will support the planning and delivery of community-based projects and initiatives, ensuring they are inclusive and accessible. They will oversee operations of programs like Men's Sheds and Community Gardens, and facilitate projects that enhance community wellbeing and cohesion.