• Part Time (30.4 hours), Maximum term until 30 September 2022
• Salary circa $74k + super (pro rata)
• Flexible work arrangements available

About Darebin City Council
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role
The Project Support Officer position supports projects and initiatives that respond to the needs and aspirations of Darebin’s diverse communities and helps to improve community wellbeing outcomes. This position works across the areas of social justice, community wellbeing and development and supports the delivery of priority projects outlined in the 2021-25 Council Plan.

• Provide high level administration support in the implementation of Equity Impact Assessments
• Produce and contribute to briefing papers, reports submissions, position papers and grant applications
• Support the design and delivery of key equity and wellbeing events and advocacy campaigns across the department.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in project management, community-based projects preferred
• High level customer focus and stakeholder management
• Capacity to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise one’s own work
• Ability to actively contribute to a team

Culture
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices including working from home options, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply
Darebin values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in. We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Start your application by clicking ‘Begin’ below. Candidates must provide a resume, and address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description in their cover letter.

Contact Jess Fraser, Manager Equity and Wellbeing on 0418 963 178 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Sunday 1st August at 11.30pm.

The Darebin City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.