Advertised Positions

• Permanent Full Time position
• Salary from $96,200 (Band 6) + Superannuation
• Located at the Monash Civic Centre, Glen Waverley
• Applications close Sunday 2 March 2025

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

About the Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic, community minded and process driven person to join the City of Monash Connected Communities team.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Connected Communities within the broader Community Strengthening team, the Community Participation Officer will work to building volunteering and community capacity priorities by:

• Providing co-ordination of the Volunteer@Monash program, ensuring there is a consistent approach to the recruitment, training and support of volunteers across Monash, including the maintenance of accurate volunteer information.
• Providing support to Volunteer Program Leaders across council, reviewing policies, procedures and maximising opportunities to engage volunteers. It will work collaboratively across the Community Services Directorate and Council to contribute to organisational capacity building for volunteering.
• Implementing a broad range of community development, participation projects and other initiatives to create a stronger community. Supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of social connection strategies in Monash Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Developing and fostering both key internal and external partnerships and networks to encourage active participation and connections within the community.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor qualification in community development, social sciences, health promotion or similar with several years of relevant experience in or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience
• Knowledge and understanding of volunteering principles, the volunteering sector and current requirements, and the importance that volunteering has particularly to social connection.
• Knowledge of how to plan, develop implement and evaluate community development initiatives in a Local Government environment in order to meet the needs of the local community.
• Able to plan, implement, evaluate, and manage high level projects.
• An ability to work effectively and build partnerships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Sunday 2 March 2025 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Amey Rountree, Team Leader Connected Communities on 0488 201 225 or at amey.rountree@monash.vic.gov.au.  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.