Community Development Coordinator Casual
Looking for a short-term role with big potential? We are offering an opportunity to work with our dynamic team during our busiest and most exciting period of the year.
- Gain Valuable Experience – Build your skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Flexible Working Days – We understand life gets busy, so we are happy to negotiate working days that suit you.
- Kickstart Your Career – This is your chance to get a foot in the door and unlock future career growth.
- Hourly rate starting at- $44.78 & 25% additional loading, plus superannuation.
Wodonga Council is a local government organisation servicing one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regional cities, located in North East Victoria.
We offer the perfect balance of career growth, a regional lifestyle, and access to a vibrant city. Working with a growing and engaged community, Wodonga Council’s programs and services are designed to deliver its vision for our city, our people, and our future.
We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, appreciated, and encouraged. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, individuals with disabilities, and people of all ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. We welcome applications from veterans, and if you wish to discuss your application with our People Team, please contact hr@wodonga.vic.gov.au
The Role
The Community Development Coordinator-casual, fosters an inclusive, healthy, and connected community. The role involves managing community development projects, engaging diverse community groups, and building collaborative partnerships. Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and facilitating community events and campaigns. Success relies on strong project planning and management skills, effective communication, and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and self-determination.
What You Can Learn
You will gain valuable experience in leadership, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and community empowerment while working with diverse groups to foster equity, inclusion, and self-determination.
This role offers opportunities to strengthen communication, collaboration, and strategic planning abilities, as well as deepen your understanding of our community.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a person who possesses the following experience, knowledge, personal attributes, and competencies:
- Project Delivery – Manage multiple community development projects across all phases, including project planning, stakeholder engagement, project implementation, tracking deliverables, budget management, and evaluation/reporting.
- Drive and Contribute to Plans and Strategies – Contribute to the delivery of Council’s Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan.
- Engage with the Community – Work with community members from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, different ages, abilities, and genders to ensure their voices and needs are represented and addressed.
- Advocate for the Community – Represent community interests within relevant forums and platforms, amplifying their voices and promoting empowerment and self-determination.
Key Selection Criteria
- Qualification – Possess a qualification and/or work experience in community development, health, social services, cultural development, or a similar discipline with transferrable skills and experience.
- Project Management Expertise – Experience in managing community projects or events throughout their lifecycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organisational goals.
- Communication Skills – Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage and mobilise community members, facilitate group discussions, and represent the organisation in diverse forums.
- Cultural Competency – Ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including First Nations communities, CALD groups, and marginalised populations.
- Partnership and Collaboration – Proven ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, fostering relationships that drive shared goals and objectives.
- Leadership and Supervision – Leadership skills, including the ability to supervise volunteers effectively, provide guidance, support, and mentorship, fostering a positive team environment.
How to Apply
Visit our website: www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers
Use the “apply” button to commence your application.
Applicants will be required to:
- Upload a cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria (support on how to address the key selection criteria can be found here)
- Upload a current resume.
Prior to Commencement
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following:
- A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months old).
- A current driver’s license.
- Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (e.g., first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift).
- Completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) may also be required.
- Evidence regarding the right to work in Australia, if applicable.
Enquiries
Team Leader Population Health and Community Wellbeing – Jessica Wadeson
Email: jwadeson@wodonga.vic.gov.au
Phone: 0468 579 801
Applications close 11:59 pm, Friday 21st February 2025.
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