Community Leadership and Capacity Officer

• Reference Number 11277
• Exciting opportunity for a skilled community development / community engagement professional who loves building relationships with diverse communities
• Flexible working options available
• Full time position – fixed term tenure available until 31 October 2024 – Location, Cheltenham
• Band 6: $93,076.47 – $101,552.18 per annum plus superannuation

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne’s CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children’s services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts, and management.

The role is in the Community Capacity and Partnerships Team in Kingston’s Inclusive Communities department, who works with the Kingston community to support their goals with facilities, financial support, fostering partnerships, accessing services and support, and facilitating volunteering opportunities.

The role

We are seeking a Community Leadership and Capacity Officer to join the Community Capacity and Partnerships team. Reporting to the Coordinator Community Capacity, your role is to:

• Support Council decision-making for our Community Awards, including ‘Community Group of the Year’ and ‘Citizen of the Year’ categories; and prepare nominations to open for 2025.
• Work with our Events Team and support nominees of the Community Awards at our Volunteer Development event on 21 May 2024.
• Develop a Community Leadership Program, including recruiting applicants, contract management to deliver leadership training, and supporting graduates with the delivery of projects that give back to the Kingston community.
• Reviewing the 2024 Kingston Women of the Year awards program and preparing and opening nominations for 2025.

A motivated self-starter with excellent networking skills and strong skills in working with diverse communities will thrive in this role.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• A degree in community development or similar qualifications
• A minimum 5 years work experience in community development or a similar field
• Expertise in community engagement and demonstrated experience in working with diverse communities
• Excellent monitoring and reporting skills and experience in contract management

 What we can offer

This is a full-time fixed term position to 31 October 2024. Job share for suitably qualified and experienced applicants will be considered.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.  Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks. (Note only keep for full time roles where applicable)

The salary for this position starts at $93,076.47 (Band 6) per annum plus superannuation.

How to Apply

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the Apply Now button now and submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Gillian Turnbull, Coordinator Community Capacity on 0408 032 730.

Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Women, those identifies as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons and persons with a disability.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.

Mandatory Requirements

• Essential: Do you hold a current driver’s licence which allows you to drive within Victoria?
• Essential: Are you willing to undertake a Working with Children Check? Please note, you will need to organise and pay for this if you are successful in progressing to the pre-employment stage of the recruitment process for this position. If you already have a Working with Children Check you will be required to add the City of Kingston as an employer if you are successful for this position.

A position description is attached.