Would you like to be part of the Community Partnerships team and work with the community to build safe, healthy and engaged communities?

We are looking for a highly competent professional with strong leadership and facilitation skills. The successful applicant will have expertise and experience in community safety and crime prevention practice and collaborative partnerships in the delivery of community orientated programs.

To be successful you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in a human services context;
• High level of understanding, knowledge and expertise in community safety and crime prevention principles and how to apply these to local communities;
• Leadership skills to engage, motivate and direct a wide range of stakholers to achieve outcomes;
• Demonstrated experience and expertise working within a community capacity building and development practice;
• Ability to deal with a broad range of individuals and groups using a high level of relationship and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Capacity to advocate and influence stakeholders to achieve community outcomes with and on behalf of the community;
• Ability to work independently and respectfully within a team;
• Current Driver’s Licence.

What’s on offer:

• Permanent full time position
• $83,080.81- $90,323.79 plus super
• Access to Council’s employee benefits and flexibility
• Ongoing learning & individual development opportunities and Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Rostered day off every 4 weeks
• 20% discount on your yearly myki pass
• Office in Greensborough, close to public transport, shops and cafes

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or to discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Frances Gianinotti Community Partnerships Coordinator on 0412 144 251 for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this position, please include your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. For more information on how to apply, please refer to the Application Guidleines via the link below.

Applications Close 11.45pm on Wednesday 5th June 2019

Banyule City Council is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.