26TEN Community Connector

Glenorchy - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 80000 - 90000

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a passionate and community-focused 26TEN Community Connector to help strengthen adult language literacy and numeracy (LLN) across our municipality.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a place-based project that supports lifelong learning builds community capability and creates sustainable networks that continue well beyond the life of the project.

About the role:

The 26TEN Community Connector will work closely with community members volunteers businesses and service providers to identify local LLN needs and connect people with the right support where they live and work.

Reporting to the Coordinator Community Development the role is a key contributor within Councils Community Development team and works collaboratively across Council and with a wide range of external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

In this role you will:

Map local literacy services and user groups to support the sustainable growth of adult literacy and numeracy in the Glenorchy community.
Promote the value of language literacy and numeracy and lifelong learning through community engagement events and promotional activities.
Build and support a strong local network of literacy practitioners tutors and volunteers including identifying professional development needs.
Promote plain English practices across local organisations particularly in essential public information and forms.
Work closely with local businesses clubs and community organisations to establish and support 26TEN ambassadors.

About you:

You are a motivated and organised professional with a strong commitment to community development and lifelong learning. You enjoy working with diverse stakeholders and are confident building trusted relationships across community business and government.

You will bring:

At least two years experience in a similar role including planning reporting and project evaluation.
A strong understanding of adult and family literacy and learning principles.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capability with a practical and solutions-focused approach.

Working at Glenorchy City Council:

Glenorchy City Council is a values-based organisation committed to creating a safe inclusive and respectful workplace. We are dedicated to high standards of performance integrity diversity child safety and work health and safety.

All employees are expected to uphold Councils Code of Conduct values policies and legislative obligations. Please note that Glenorchy City Council is a drug alcohol and smoke-free workplace.

Position details:

full-time (76 hours fortnight).
Fixed term (12 months)
9-day fortnight because life happens outside of work too.

Whats in it for you:

Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice providing a great work culture and a solid commitment to diversity and inclusion
9-day fortnight (RDO) and flexible working arrangements
annual wage increases
15% Superannuation
a motivated team that supports each other values innovation celebrates its success and has a bit of fun along the way
ongoing training and career development
access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
located just 15 minutes from the Hobart CBD
Glenorchy City Councils Enterprise Agreement 2025

Our commitment to community:

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy outlines our commitment view it here.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your application addressing the key selection criteria and outlining your suitability for the role. Applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.

Pre-employment checks including a national Police check health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

Applications close at 10pm on Sunday 11 January 2026

Up for a chat about this opportunity contact Elly Rigney Coordinator Community Development (after 5th January) on (03).

Position Description - 26TEN Community Connector

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a passionate and community-focused 26TEN Community Connector to help strengthen adult language literacy and numeracy (LLN) across our municipality.This is an exciting opportunity to lead a place-based project that supports lifelong learning builds community capabi...