Coordinator Community Health & Development

• Permanent Full Time
• $120,268.60 – $133,062.87 pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)
• Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs

Who we are

At Surf Coast Shire Council we care about our people and our community and we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland and magnificent beaches, not to mention the iconic Great Ocean Road. The shire is one of the tourists draw cards of Australia and among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.

Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.

Your New CareerCouncil’s Community Health and Development Team are responsible for leading the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of Council’s Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan. 

The Coordinator Health and Community Development plays a crucial role in the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, leading a coordinated approach to Council’s community development (including place-making), health and wellbeing plan, volunteering, gender equality and First Nations reconciliation across the organisation. 

The position is responsible for embedding community development, health and wellbeing and social equity principles across Council’s programs, policies and services.

What you will bring to the Role

We are seeking a passionate driven leader, who has the ability to build strong relationships with community and can motivate and drive a high performing team in a dynamic fast paced environment.

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory Qualifications, Experience and Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Health, Human or Community Services or a related field with several years of subsequent relevant experience.
• Substantial staff supervision experience in a relevant field.
• Exceptional strategic, policy and program design, monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of community development principles and approaches.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of social planning and/or health promotion.
• Demonstrated experience in complex community consultations and engagement including excellent facilitation, negotiation, problem solving, relationship management and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of gender equity and preventing gender-based violence theory and practice, including current polices, frameworks and legislation.
• A track record of earning and maintaining the trust and respect of internal and external stakeholders.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence.
• You have the Right to live and work in Australia.
• A current WWCC.
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).

A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a Local Government environment
• Experience in conducting community engagement and consultation activities
• Experience in social policy.

What you’ll love working with us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

For More Information

More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above.

Select the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application. 

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Shannon Fielder, Manager Community Support on 5261 0600.

How to apply

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter
• statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer and completes police checks for all employees.