Temporary part-time position - December 2024 until January 2026 (Parental Leave Replacement) Preferred workdays are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, with 20 hours per week.Learning and individual development opportunities, including career progression pathways Join an Inclusive and Diverse workplace.The Community Partnerships team deliver on community outcomes, especially across the Heidelberg West/Bellfield (3081) precinct.The team are the leading partners with Neighbourhood Houses, Community Service Organisations and manage two community hubs in the 3081 precincts.The team also partners with key local community service organisations and community groups to network, build capacity and advocate for changing and emerging needs.About the Role: As Community Partnerships Officer, you will work collaboratively with Community Service Organisations and Neighbourhood Houses across Banyule.Responsibilities include: Managing funded agencies to meet their funding requirements.Build capacity by coordinating training for community organisations in Banyule (including Neighbourhood Houses).Lead the Neighbourhood Houses Strategic Partnership and action plan.**Please note days and times are flexible, but preferred workdays are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, with 20 hours per week.Banyule City Council encourages people who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Skills, experience and certificates: Holding or working towards relevant tertiary qualifications and/or a high level of experience to support community planning/development (desirable but not essential).Knowledge and understanding of working with diverse communities, especially those that may need more support and/or guidance.Alignment with Council values and a commitment to social justice Strong communication and collaboration skills Experience in community development and partnership building.Experience in budget and time management.Knowledge of Community Centres/Neighbourhood Houses and funding sources.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptability to new software programs.Mandatory Pre-employment screenings: Police Check Working with Children Check Driver's License How to apply: For more information about this position please view the position description.To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Ellen Kessler Tel: (03) 9049 3363 or Jo Wilson Tel: (03) 9457 9910 for a confidential conversation.Applications close: Friday, 22 November 2024 at 11:45 PM Why choose Banyule?Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email ******.Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion.They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.We offer: Work-life balance Award-winning learning and development opportunities Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders.We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse.All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon.As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected.Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.