Description:
Work with a supportive and passionate team to support our community
Are you passionate about building and strengthening community connections? Do you have a knack for navigating complex service systems and an ability to connect with people from all walks of life?
Banyule City Council invites you to apply for the Community Connector Officer role within our Family & Communities Department. This exciting position is part of our Service Navigation and Information Program, designed to support individuals with diverse needs and foster a connected, inclusive community.
Why you’ll love this role:
As a Community Connector, you will play a crucial role in our Community Connections unit. You will be the go-to person for providing information and support to navigate the service system for people with varying support needs, including:
- Ageing/Aged Care
- Disability/NDIS
- Welfare Services (Emergency Relief/Housing and Homelessness)
- Mental Health
- Diversity & Inclusion
- First Nations
- Social/Community Connections
What you’ll do:
- Provide comprehensive information and navigation support across various service systems.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate programs to uplift community outcomes with a focus on inclusion, access, and equity.
- Work independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including colleagues, organisations, and community members.
- Address complex community issues using an intersectional approach.
- Maintain up to date information about relevant services on the Service Navigation webpage
What you'll bring/what we are looking for
- A relevant Degree or Tertiary qualifications in social sciences, health, community development, or a related field. Additionally, a minimum of three years of experience in a similar role.
- A proven track record in working with people with complex needs and an understanding of different abilities, cultures, and socio-economic circumstances.
- In-depth understanding of service systems related to Ageing, Disability, Mental Health, Community, and Wellbeing services and confidence to work with a web-based platform to ensure correct and relevant information is available to residents.
- Experience in planning, delivering, and evaluating community programs focused on inclusion, access, and equity.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Skilled in addressing complex community issues with an intersectional perspective
Pre-employment requirements
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) (Previously known as a police checks)
- Working With Children’s Check
- Functional Capacity Assessment
- A meaningful career opportunity - deliver high quality services to the community
- A permanent, full-time, position
- Salary $94,475.99 - $102,712.38 per annum plus super
- Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives
- Flexible work and leave arrangements, hybrid work arrangements #Li Hybrid
Ready to make an impact?
Join us at Banyule City Council and make a meaningful impact in our community. Apply today!
How to apply
For more information about this position, please download a copy of the PD on the job application page. For further queries, contact Leonie 9457 9855, Lee 8673 4356 or Dani 9049 3381 for a confidential conversation.
To apply for this position, please include your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, and complete the job application screening question found on the application form.
Applications close: 7 March 2025 at 11:45 PM.
Why choose Banyule?
At Banyule City Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email **********@banyule.vic.gov.au
Our Values : Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.
Diversity Statement : Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.
To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.
Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians : Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.
Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.
Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment : Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.