Hybrid Community Impact & Partnerships Leader

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Flexible work options

Learning and development opportunities

Reward and recognition programs

Comprehensive leave entitlements

Job summary

Glen Eira City Council in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks a Community Impact & Partnerships Officer to strengthen local connections with community organisations, residents and partners. You will develop collaborative partnerships and deliver initiatives that enhance inclusion and wellbeing across diverse communities.

You will lead community-strengthening activities, respond to emerging needs with inclusive solutions, and support planning, delivery and evaluation of programs to drive positive local

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in community development, social sciences, planning, health promotion or a related field, together with experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience delivering community development, capacity-building or engagement initiatives that support participation, inclusion and community wellbeing.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse communities and partner organisations.
• Sound project management, reporting and evaluation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to evidence-informed community outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with community organisations, Neighbourhood and Community Houses, residents and other key stakeholders to support collaborative community outcomes.
• Deliver community strengthening, capacity-building and engagement initiatives that increase participation, inclusion and social cohesion.
• Identify emerging community needs and opportunities, working with partners to develop practical, inclusive and culturally responsive solutions.
• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of programs, projects and partnerships, using community feedback and evidence to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Relationship-building

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in community development, social sciences, planning, health promotion or a related field

Job description

Glen Eira City Council in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks a Community Impact & Partnerships Officer to strengthen local connections with community organisations, residents and partners. You will develop collaborative partnerships and deliver initiatives that enhance inclusion and wellbeing across diverse communities.

You will lead community-strengthening activities, respond to emerging needs with inclusive solutions, and support planning, delivery and evaluation of programs to drive positive local