Team Leader Intercultural Centre

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

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Opportunity to make a real difference

Job summary

Darebin City Council is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to manage the Intercultural Centre, shaping programs that strengthen community connections. You will guide a skilled team, plan annual activities, and ensure services run smoothly while aligning with the council's diverse community priorities.

Join a supportive, values-driven organisation that emphasises equity, inclusion and collaboration. The role may involve some after-hours work and close collaboration with local partners to deliver

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams, including casual workforces.
• Ability to plan rosters, allocate resources and manage performance.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborations with diverse communities and external stakeholders.
• Experience developing and evaluating community programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Intercultural Centre for efficient service delivery.
• Lead annual program planning aligned with organisational strategy and budget.
• Monitor program outcomes using data and community feedback for improvement.
• Ensure programs are culturally safe and accessible to diverse communities.
• Build strong relationships with external partners to support centre growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Roster planning

Relationship building

Program development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Develop your skills, build networks and take on rewarding opportunities
• Join a supportive, people-focused team where different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued

• Full-time (38 hours week)
• Develop your skills, build networks and take on rewarding opportunities while contributing to positive social change.
• Join a supportive, people-focused team where different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued.

We're building Darebin's future - and we're looking for great people to join us.

As part of our organisational redesign, we're introducing new roles that support Darebin's future focus and priorities.

About the role:

As the Team Leader you'll be the welcoming community members, creating a vibrant calendar of programs, and helping bring the IC's vision to life. You'll guide a small, experienced, and dedicated team, working together to support Darebin's diverse communities.

In this role, you'll help ensure the smooth, day to day operation of the Intercultural Centre and contribute to creating a space where connection and cultural exchange thrive.

You will:

• Oversee the Centre's day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Lead annual program planning aligned with organisational strategy and budget requirements.
• Monitor program outcomes using data and community feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure programs are culturally safe, accessible and responsible to the needs of diverse communities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, community organisations, businesses and partners to strengthen collaboration, generate opportunities and support the Centre's profile, programs and business development

This position includes some after-hours and weekend work, within a maximum of 152 hours over a four week period.

About you:

• Proven experience managing teams, including casual workforces, with responsibility for rostering, resource allocation, workforce planning, and performance management
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with multicultural communities, Traditional Owners, government agencies, educational institutions, community organisations, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating and evaluating community programs and initiatives, with the ability to respond to community needs, organisational priorities and emerging opportunities.
• Proven ability to develop and leverage strategic partnerships with external organisations, businesses and community stakeholders to generate new opportunities, strengthen engagement, and support the growth and sustainability of programs and services

Why Darebin?

Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:

• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
• The chance to make a real difference

Applications close on 15 October at 11.00pm.

Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you're interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, contact Kathie Duncan at *************@darebin.vic.gov.au

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

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