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Coordinator Youth, Social Planning & Equity

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6748220

  • Permanent full time position
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Access to monthly RDOs
  • Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
  • Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities
  • Enjoy discounted gym memberships
  • Generous personal and carers leave
  • Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do

Are you passionate about creating inclusive, community-focused programs that support young people and drive social change? We are seeking a Coordinator Youth, Social Planning & Equity to join our team! In this position you will focus on delivering youth-oriented activities with broad community reach, while working closely with organisational leaders. You will develop, coordinate, and evaluate the Council's strategic, social and operational plans, policies and programs across various social policy priorities including, youth, health & wellbeing, reconciliation, access, equity and inclusion, gender equity, prevention of gender-based violence, LGBTIQA+ and more.

What a typical day will look like;

  • Provide leadership, support and direction to a multi-disciplinary team to achieve outcomes aligned with the Council Plan, Community Vision, Health and Wellbeing Plan, Youth Strategy and other relevant strategic plans and policies.
  • Monitor and communicate changes to Federal and State Policy relating to the Youth, Social Planning & Equity portfolio, assessing possible impacts, and provide specialist advice and recommendations on opportunities and risks to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, and participate in relevant regional and subject based peer networks.
  • Develop strategic programs, projects and activities that enhance and increase the generation of community and cultural capital, capacity and improvements across the LGA, in conjunction with Business Unit partners, community partners and interest groups.
  • Undertake innovative community engagement and consultation in association with the development and implementation of youth and social planning strategies, action plans and policies.
  • Provide research, planning and evaluation support across the Communities Directorate and the organisation as required.

What you will bring to the role;

  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant youth and social/ strategic planning and research and evaluation discipline with relevant experience.
  • Strong leadership experience, with a proven ability to lead a team.
  • Demonstrated experience in partnership development, building effective relationships, and achieving positive outcomes through working with external service providers and agencies.
  • Proven experience in identifying community needs and expectations, deciding the most appropriate action, and responding accordingly whilst effectively managing community expectations.
  • Substantiated achievements in community engagement and consultation, customer service excellence, and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game!

We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

  • Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
  • Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
  • Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Want to know more?

Download the Position Description and contact Nichole Johnson, Manager Community Partnerships, during business hours on 0438 384 183 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Tuesday 15 April 2025

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Applications Close: 15 Apr 2025

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We hire talented and dedicated individuals for a wide range of positions who support the community, councillors, volunteers and each other.

Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.

Further information about pay rates are outlined in our Enterprise Agreement:

·         Nillumbik Shire Council Enterprise Agreement

For information regarding casual employment opportunities at Nillumbik, please see ‘Other Opportunities’ or to find out more about the services provided at Nillumbik Shire Council, click here

Please note: 

  • Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
  • Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via HRmail@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
  • Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.