Community Partner Coordinator
Community Partner Coordinator
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Job Description
- Work in a collaborative team environment
- Develop strong relations with external organisations
- The position is located at our Werribee Campus.
About Us:
At Victoria University our aim is to be a global leader in dualsector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in ourStrategic Plan: Start well finish of the drivers Thriving place to Study and Work will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.
About the Role:
The VU Cooking Healthy Eating and Wellness (CHEW) Program is delivered by students enrolled in the nutrition and dietetics courses offered within the College of Sport Health and Engineering. It provides students with a unique opportunity to work with community groups educating and empowering them to make healthier food and lifestyle choices. The Community Partner Coordinator is responsible for liaising with external organisations and partners recruiting groups to attend the program. They are also responsible for ensuring all resources and equipment are available during the program. The Coordinator will additionally work with the Course Chair to evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of the program and future developments.
The role will require the ability to work flexibly with hours required varying depending on delivery of the CHEW program. However hours will consist on average of 9.18 hours per week over the year. The position will require a Police and Working with Children Check.
This is a parttime position at a HEP5 $76459 $87825 (pro rata) 17 superannuation classification working approximately 9 hours per week (varied working days and hours).
An example of your responsibilities or duties you may perform will include:
Liaise with and recruit groups to attend CHEW from local community organisations
- Ensure all resources and equipment are available for efficient program delivery
- Undertake all administration and record keeping in relation to the CHEW program
- Maintain safe food handling and OH&S requirements and reporting related to the CHEW program
About You:
- You will have completed a nutrition or health related degree with subsequent relevant work experience
- You will be able to work independently and as part of a team
- You will be able to communicate effectively to build and maintain relationships with community organisations and partners
- You will have good organisational and administrative skills
What We Offer:
For information on our employee benefits flexible working discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit to Apply:
To view a copy of the position description please click here: Position Description Community Partner Coordinator
- A cover letter
- Your curriculum vitae/resume
- Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description
- Evidence of applicable qualifications licences and registrations
Who Do You Contact
For further information relating to the position please contact Associate Professor Helen McCarthy Nutrition and Dietetics Course Chair. Email:
Application Closing Date: 25th of March 2025 11:59pm AEST)
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility in all that we do to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities and the planet that we share.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU:
The University encourages applications from women gender diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in thisfield. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrierfree recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated person in this advert to discuss their needs.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
