Partners in Place Coordinator

City of Whittlesea; Whittlesea; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Wellbeing program

Job summary

City of Whittlesea is seeking a Partners in Place Coordinator to lead a community-led food systems project that improves access to healthy and culturally appropriate food and advances equity for CARM communities across the City.

You will build a food systems coalition, collaborate with community, government, health and food sectors, and manage governance, planning and reporting to deliver sustainable change and long-term community ownership.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development or social planning.
• Ability to lead cross-sector collaborations and coalitions.
• Proven track record in delivering community-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a community-led food systems project.
• Establish and facilitate a food systems coalition.
• Collaborate with CARM communities to improve access to healthy, culturally appropriate food.
• Influence stakeholders across community, government, health and food sectors to achieve shared outcomes.
• Lead governance, strategic planning, reporting and grant delivery for successful outcomes.
• Build foundations for long-term community ownership and sustainable food systems change.

Skills

Community engagement

Coalition building

Project governance

Facilitation

Stakeholder collaboration

Budget management

Job description

Position Description: Partners in Place Coordinator 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.

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.

The part you will play

As part of the Partnerships and Project Unit in the Community Strengthening Department you will lead the delivery of a community-led food systems project that strengthens local partnerships, improves access to healthy and culturally appropriate food, and advances food equity for Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) communities across the City of Whittlesea.

• Lead an exciting place-based food systems project focused on health equity and community-led change.
• Establish and facilitate a food systems coalition that brings together partners to drive collective action.
• Work alongside CARM communities to strengthen access to healthy and culturally appropriate food.
• Influence and collaborate with stakeholders across community, government, health and food sectors to achieve shared outcomes.
• Lead project governance, strategic planning, reporting and grant delivery to ensure successful outcomes.
• Build the foundations for long-term community ownership and sustainable food systems change.

Let’s talk about you

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Build community ownership – you are passionate about supporting community-led approaches that strengthen participation, leadership and decision-making.
• Facilitate effective collaboration – you bring together community members, organisations, businesses and government partners to identify shared priorities and co-create solutions.
• Champion equitable food systems – you are motivated by improving access to healthy and culturally appropriate food and advancing healthy equity.
• Lead through influence – you can build trust, navigate different perspectives and create momentum toward shared outcomes.
• Balance relationships and delivery – you are comfortable facilitating a coalition meeting, managing project budgets and reporting on outcomes.

Why you will love working with us

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

• The total remuneration package is 110,873.36 (pro rata)
• Flexible working practices, including hybrid working from home arrangements
• Comprehensive Wellbeing program, including free exercise classes and discounted gym access

Your next steps

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 Kimberley Richardson on 0401 935 434. We welcome applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia. The closing date is Sunday 29 November 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 in being considered. For more information on next steps once you have submitted your application, visit the City of Whittlesea Recruitment page. 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 adjustment at any time during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, along with your preferred method of communication.

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.

Our Customer Charter

We're commited to providing excellent service and satisfaction to all community members: residents, businesses, vendors and visitiors. As part of this commitment, we've developed a Customer Charter that outlines the standards of Service you can expect from us.