Community Capacity Building Officer

• Part-time 22.8 hrs, 12 month contract, Band 6 plus 11.5% superannuation
• Work closely with Murrindindi communities and businesses
• Based in Alexandra or hybrid arrangements are available

Make a significant difference in our community!

Council has an exciting opportunity for a Community Capacity Building Officer who will develop and implement a program of priority community capacity building initiatives that support the needs of the local community and businesses.

You will play a key role in the Local Development Strategy ‘Shaping Murrindindi’s Future’ project to encourage, build and develop local knowledge and skills within the community.

About this opportunity

The program will be developed using research gathered from a range of sources as well as community and business engagement.

This is a unique opportunity for our community to increase skills and knowledge across a range of areas. You will lead a shift that will lift our community and businesses, focusing on the future and developing opportunities for collaboration.

Please see the position description for full details of the key responsibilities including:

• Community and business development.
• Research and administration.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience in community development, community engagement, youth, social work, recreation services or related disciplines with a minimum 4 years’ experience.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with business and/or community organisations to deliver shared community outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work with specific population segments to co-design activities, programs, and events.
• Well developed skills and experience in managing group dynamics, group facilitation and public speaking.

• Proven ability to act independently when required and to work together with colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.

What we offer

The Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer an inclusive and flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role or a confidential discussion, please contact Ben Harnwell, Manager Economic Development on (03) 5772 0333.

We request your application contains a cover letter, your resume, and addresses the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description.

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:

• online – you will receive an email notification confirming your submission.
• by email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
• or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm, 28 July 2024.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
• undertakes a satisfactory Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer Position Description), provides a current Working with Children Check.
• is able to travel to different work sites within the Murrindindi Shire, such as providing evidence of a current drivers licence.