Bicultural Liaison Officer

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarra City Council is offering a Band 4A level role with flexible working arrangements and strong development pathways in a supportive, inclusive team committed to wellbeing and community connection.

Ideal candidates will live in or near the City of Yarra, speak English confidently, and have links to multicultural communities. The position supports inclusion initiatives and requires pre-employment checks as described in the position description.

Job description

Classification: Band 4A + 25% – $46.01 p/h + super

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

About the Role

We’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection. This is a great opportunity for community members from diverse cultural and language backgrounds with hands-on learning, mentorship and future career progression opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Suitable candidates will:

• Live in, or have close connections to, the City of Yarra;
• Speak, read and understand English confidently;
• Confidently speak one or more other of the following languages (Cantonese / Mandarin/ Vietnamese);
• Have strong connections with multicultural communities and groups in Yarra.

Yarra City Council is a Progressive Organisation, proud of our inclusive culture. We strive to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Cristina Del Frate, Senior Coordinator Equity and Inclusion on (03) 9205 5*** or ***************@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Applications close on: Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11:55pm

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check to ensure eligibility to work in the prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job!

Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.