26TEN Community Coordinator

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as our 26TEN Community Coordinator. Your main responsibilities will include identifying local language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) needs, as well as finding opportunities to enhance these skills. You will be tasked with strategically mobilising new and existing resources to develop a dedicated and sustainable 26TEN Community that will continue to thrive beyond the project's conclusion.

The coordinator will develop and expand a network of literacy practitioners, including volunteers, to provide support to community members in their local areas. To achieve this, the coordinator will utilise initiatives outlined in the Tasmanian Adult Learning Strategy to enhance Tasmania's adult literacy and numeracy network. Additionally, they will work on extending the TasTAFE online literacy and numeracy volunteers training program to benefit the business and community sector.

The successful applicant will have:

• A tertiary qualification within a relevant field, with a minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience in a project management role with knowledge of planning, report writing and project evaluation.
• Highly organised, with sound computers skills to be able to meet deadlines under conflicting pressures while being committed to meeting stakeholder expectations.
• A high level of understanding of adult and family literacy and learning principles.
• Understanding of Local Government context in the provision of service.

Position Hours: Full-Time – Fixed Term, 6-month contract from start date, 75 hours fortnight. 

Salary range: $81,525.16 to $91,754.31 p.a. plus superannuation

For further information on this position, contact Elly Rigney, Community Development Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.

GCC Employee benefits:

• 15% superannuation (OTE)
• 9-day fortnight (RDO) with full time positions
• Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Free parking
• Corporate Banking Benefits
• Corporate discounts on gym membership
• Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Annual wage increases
• Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services

How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. 

To be considered for this role, all applicants must:

• Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description.
• Provide a current Resume.
• A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 1 September 2024

Position Description