Service Lead Community and Sector Engagement
Service Lead Community and Sector Engagement
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Job Description
Employment type:Full time Fixed term until January 2027
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 7 salary from $112427.64 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement
About the role
As Service Lead Community and Sector Engagement you will lead and oversee daytoday operational management of Community Playgroup CALD Outreach Worker and Early Years Community Connectors functions within the Family & Sector Partnerships Unit to increase access and participation in both Council and community services.
This role will play a pivotal part in providing support and leadership to staff within the team strategic leadership across service sectors to increase access and participation in both Council and community services manages financial responsibilities for the teams and ensures the work aligns to Councils strategic goals.
What your day will look like
- Providing support to community to access and participate in service systems and connect to community
- Working strategically and collaboratively with key local stakeholders to provide sustainable benefits for the Wyndham community
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to support an integrated familycentred approach to service delivery is achieved
- Provide effective leadership and supervision to a diverse team to achieve targeted objectives in line with organisational and funding obligations
What you will bring
- Completion of a degree or graduate diploma in Community Development Early Years or a relevant Human Service with several years of subsequent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying local needs for broad planning and policy development with initiating a policy implementation or service response.
- Demonstrated experience in the planning leadership management and delivery of childrens and family services.
- Highly developed interpersonal verbal and written communication skills coupled with strong problemsolving skills
- Strong experience in financial management business planning and the monitoring of services.
- Current employee Working with Children Check
If you progress past the interview stage you may be required to complete preemployment screening which may include police checks a medical qualification verification and an Australian work rights check.
Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australias fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040 we will have more than 500000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts building the infrastructure developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a futurefocused culture a sense of purpose and possibility and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday 4 May 2025.
If you have further rolespecific questions please contact Sian Smith Coordinator Family & Sector Partnerships on .
Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair inclusive and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries please contact our Careers team via or.
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees volunteers and contractors. Additionally we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children their families and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people while providing highquality services to all members of our community regardless of age gender ethnicity religion cultural background disability or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham Citys Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan pleasevisitourwebsite.
Employment Type
Full-Time
