- Fixed Term contract for 12 months, Full Time
- $99,526.96 per annum plus Superannuation
- Join the City Lifestyle team
Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.
To provide project and operational planning support to the Community Facilities Unit, facilitating the effective, timely and integrated achievement of Department projects, priorities, and outcomes.
What you’ll be doing:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of key strategic projects for the Community Facilities Unit, including strategies, policies, programs, projects and events, to support the achievement of identified Department and/or team objectives.
- Develop business case proposals to support the Community Facilities capital works program budget.
- Coordinate and manage designated capital works projects in collaboration with Infrastructure Delivery, the Project Management Office and Facility Leaders.
- Build collaborative and respected relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic priorities and resolve complex issues.
- Review and update unit policies, including the Community Facility Access and Use Policy and associated documentation.
- Contribute to the review and update of key unit guidelines, including the Bookable Business Rules.
- Supervise the Promotions and Marketing Officer, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight.
- Collaborate with Strategic Communications and Team/Community Facility Leaders to deliver targeted, strategic marketing campaigns to promote the Community Facilities Unit assets and increase visibility, bookings and utilisation rates.
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:
- Experience in community services and project planning, design and / or delivery.
- Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including needs analysis and community engagement practices.
- Previous experience working in community services or project development and delivery relative to meeting community services or needs.
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate marketing and promotional strategies within a community or public sector context, with a focus on increasing engagement and utilisation of services or facilities (Desirable).
- Experience in developing strong partnerships, relationships and buy in across a diverse organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high standard oral and written communications including reports, presentations, and other correspondences
Required Certifications & Qualifications
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in Social Planning, Community Facility Planning, or relevant experience working in a project or planning role related to Community Facilities or Services.
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
How To Apply
If you require further information about the position, please contact Cecilia Brady, Coordinator Community Facilities at ceciliabr@hume.vic.gov.au.
Applications must include a Resume and covering letter which addresses the required skills and experience outlining your suitability for the role.
Why Hume City Council?
A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:
We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.
We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.
We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.
All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.
We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.