About the team
The Community and Economic Development Department provides a range of high-quality services and settings for our community to meet, connect and flourish. We have strong relationships with key partners and together we deliver on priorities to enhance community health, safety and wellbeing, gender equality, economic prosperity, reconciliation and social policy to support our vulnerable communities and build resilience.
About the role
As the Senior Community Planning Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future strategic direction of Council’s Community Health and Wellbeing planning and other key areas of social policy, including Community Safety, Reconciliation, Social and Affordable Housing, and Gender Equality.
You will develop community profiles and frameworks and work within the corporate integrated planning and reporting framework and respond to the organisation’s governance requirements for Council reports and briefings.
Other responsibilities include but not limited to:
About you
Working within a values-driven environment, you are known for your emotional maturity and positive approach to teamwork. Your strong communication and writing skills, coupled with a results-oriented mindset, enable you to cultivate quality relationships at all levels while supporting the Council in delivering projects that cater to our community's needs.
The following is also required:
Interview information
In order to best manage the selection process, all shortlisted candidates will be contacted before 5 pm on Friday 19 July 2024, to arrange an interview. The interviews will take place in person or by video conference.
The interviews will take place between Tuesday 23 July 2024 and Thursday, 25 July 2024, between 9am and 5pm.
Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Position Description Position Description - Senior Community Planning Coordinator.pdf
Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:
Closing date: Sunday 14 July at 11.55pm
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Sharon Sykes, Manager Community and Economic Development on 9524 3683 or email SSykes@gleneira.vic.gov.au
What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer will offer you:
Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.
Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact Grant Lea our Aboriginal Community Officer on T: 03 9524 3608 or E: GLea@gleneira.vic.gov.au
We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.
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