Community Projects Officer – Hybrid & Impact

City of Whittlesea; Whittlesea; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Whittlesea is seeking a Partnerships and Project Officer to support the Healthy Plates, Strong Cultures project. You will collaborate with community members, organisations, businesses, growers and partners to strengthen local food systems and improve access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food.

You will coordinate activities, engage diverse stakeholders, and contribute to evaluation and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating community projects and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver an innovative community-led project that strengthens local food systems and advances health equity.
• Support community members, organisations and partners to identify priorities and drive local action.
• Build strong relationships across communities, organisations and sectors to support collaboration and shared outcomes.
• Support the place-based food systems coalition through project coordination, communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to evaluation, learning and knowledge sharing that supports sustainable food systems change.

Job description

City of Whittlesea is seeking a Partnerships and Project Officer to support the Healthy Plates, Strong Cultures project. You will collaborate with community members, organisations, businesses, growers and partners to strengthen local food systems and improve access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food.

You will coordinate activities, engage diverse stakeholders, and contribute to evaluation and learning.