Coordinator Healthy Communities

City of Whittlesea; Whittlesea; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from home

Flexible working practices

6‑month fixed term contract

Job summary

The City of Whittlesea is seeking a strategic leader for Healthy Communities to guide disability, gender equity, prevention of violence against women, homelessness and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. You will lead a six-person team, influence planning across the Integrated Planning Framework and champion community health equity initiatives.

This full-time, hybrid role offers a fixed-term contract, a broad benefits package and opportunities to collaborate with government, health and community partners to

Qualifications

• Experience leading a diverse team and delivering strategic outcomes.
• Ability to influence across a Council-wide system and sectors.
• Proven capability to translate strategy into practical programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of six, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.
• Drive Council’s 2040 priorities and lead health, wellbeing and disability plans.
• Provide specialist advice across Council on social determinants of health and systems change.
• Strengthen local service systems by improving coordination and response.
• Build partnerships across government, health, community and service sectors.
• Champion governance and legislative practice in disability, gender equality, and public health.

Skills

Empathy and people leadership

Systems thinking

Strategy to action

Partnership building

Adaptability

Team leadership

Job description

Core Intro

The City of Whittlesea is unique. We are a growing and diverse Council, offering interesting work and exciting opportunities to explore. Here, you will find a team of friendly and authentic people who, together, create a fun and supportive environment. It is a place where the real you is welcomed, your wellbeing is prioritised and your work matters. If you are inspired by delivering for our community, have a desire to grow, and can bring a positive energy to share with your talented colleagues, then you might just find your place with us. This is an influential operational leadership role focused on shaping the systems, partnerships and conditions that influence health, wellbeing and equity across our community. Leading a team of six Community Strengthening Officers, you will champion a whole-of-Council approach to health equity, prevention, inclusion and wellbeing, using Council’s influence and relationships to strengthen service systems, build capacity, support coordinated responses and drive practical systems change. You will lead the team’s contribution to the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, Disability Action Plan, Connected Communities Strategy and other priorities within Council’s Integrated Planning Framework. You will lead a team that guides Council’s disability planning and projects, providing specialist advice and ensuring legislative responsibilities are met. Across a diverse portfolio, you will build partnerships, strengthen prevention and early intervention, and support coordinated action that addresses the social and structural factors contributing to health inequity.

The part you will play

As part of the Community Strengthening Department, you will lead a diverse and agile portfolio spanning disability, gender equity, prevention of violence against women, homelessness and housing, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, gambling harm minimisation, financial vulnerability, food insecurity, healthy eating, and community participation and leadership.

You will:

• Lead and develop a team of six, creating a supportive, collaborative and accountable culture focused on delivering strategic and prevention-focused outcomes.
• Drive Council’s 2040 prioritiesand lead the development and implementation of key health, wellbeing, equity and disability plans within Council’s Integrated Planning Framework.
• Provide specialist advice and influence across Councilon social determinants of health, prevention, equity, inclusion and systems change.
• Strengthen the local service systemby leveraging Council’s role and influence to build capacity, improve coordination and support more integrated responses to emerging and complex community needs.
• Build purposeful partnershipsacross government, health, community and service sectors to drive coordinated approaches, shared outcomes, prevention and early intervention.
• Champion good governance and legislative practice, ensuring Council meets its responsibilities across disability, gender equality, public health and other relevant policy and legislative requirements.

Let’s talk about you

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Lead with empathy and purpose– you are approachable, supportive and genuinely interested in helping people and teams thrive.
• Think in systems– you understand how organisations, services, policies, partnerships and community conditions intersect, and you can identify opportunities to influence change beyond individual programs or initiatives.
• Turn strategy into action– you can navigate complexity, translate strategic priorities into practical outcomes and use evidence and learning to continually improve.
• Build purposeful partnerships– you are skilled at bringing diverse organisations and sectors together, building trust and creating the conditions for effective collaboration and coordinated service responses.
• Are adaptable and growth-minded– you are comfortable leading through change, working across diverse portfolios and learning from both successes and challenges.
• Bring strong people leadership– you have demonstrated experience leading teams, developing people and creating a positive, inclusive, accountable and high-performing team culture.

Why you will love working with us

In addition to the role, we also offer a variety of benefits. Here are just a few:

• Fixed Term Contract – 6 Months
• The total remuneration package is Band 7- Salary $110,873 + Super + Flexible Working
• This is a full-time role and provides a monthly or fortnightly RDO for full-time staff– your choice!
• Flexible working practices, including hybrid working from home arrangements
• There are many more benefits available to you, check them out by visiting our website using this link.

We recognise that our people are diverse, we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their true selves to work, every day. Research tells us that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply for roles if they don’t meet all the criteria – unlike a majority of candidates who meet significantly fewer requirements. We support and encourage you to apply if you are interested; we’d love to know how your unique experience can enhance our team.

If you require an adjustmentat any time during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, along with your preferred method of communication.

The closing date is 12:00am Friday 16 October 2026. We will review applications as they are received and may organise interviews before the closing date, so don’t delay your application if you are interested. For more information on next steps once you have submitted your application, visit the City of Whittlesea Recruitment page.

This advert is only meant to provide you with an overview, for more details on what makes this a great opportunity, please download the full PD or if you would like to ask questions, please contact Emma Hanna, Unit Manager Healthy & Inclusive Communities on 9217 2170.

Position Description: Coordinator Healthy Communities PD

We are one of the largest and fastest-growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place for All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Vision, Purpose and Values

Whittlesea 2040 A place for all is our long-term vision for the City of Whittlesea. It guides all our work and future partnerships with the community and others. Our vision, purpose and values all feed into this overarching commitment.

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