Fixed Term/ Part time (6 month contract from date of commencement)
30 Hours per week
Band 4
Salary $75,965 (Pro-Rata) + Super
About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.
Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.
The Role
The Inclusive Employment Program is designed to provide temporary workplace opportunities and experience for local people who face barriers to employment, for a duration of six months. To apply for this position, you must live within the City of Whittlesea municipality, and you need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
* People from Culturally or Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds
* Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander Peoples
* People living with disability
* Older people unable to find suitable employment
* Residents who may be experiencing hardship
Make a difference in our community!
As part of the Office of Council and CEO (OCCEO) team, the Civic Facilities Officer provides key support for the organisation in terms of being responsible for all of the meeting spaces within the Council/Civic wing of the Council offices. This position provides high quality presentation of the Civic Centre’s public areas and meeting rooms. Professional services to Council, staff and members of the public using these areas.
About you
You are a customer-focused individual who thrives on variety and enjoys ensuring that meeting spaces are fully prepared for events. With a keen eye for detail, you effectively manage tasks that support both staff and community needs. Your ability to handle basic administration helps facilitate seamless communication with hirers and users about their meeting requirements. You appreciate staying active and don’t mind light physical work. Proactive and observant, you can easily identify what needs to be done, making you a valuable asset to our team.
If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!
Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Sarah Moloney, Senior Civic Events Officer at civicevents@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.
Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 15 November 2024
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.
We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.
At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.
If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email human.resources@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.
Attachments:
- IEP Civic Facilities Officer - PD .pdf