Local Jobs Officer

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people facing barriers to work? Do you enjoy working with local businesses, social enterprises, and community organisations to build a more inclusive and resilient economy?

As our Local Jobs Officer, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering innovative, place-based employment programs that connect local people to meaningful work

Why you’ll love this role:

Make a real impact – Improve employment outcomes for people facing systemic barriers to work.

Work across sectors – Build strong partnerships with local businesses, social enterprises, community groups, and government.

Strategic and hands-on – Blend program design with on-the-ground delivery to see tangible results.

Innovate for inclusion – Champion creative, inclusive approaches to employment and economic participation.

Grow your career – Develop leadership and program skills within a progressive local government setting.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and deliver place-based programs that support people facing barriers to employment to prepare for, access, and sustain meaningful work.
• Engage with local businesses and employers to promote inclusive hiring practices and connect job seekers with workforce opportunities.
• Support social enterprise growth and inclusive economic development through partnerships, social procurement, and enterprise-focused initiatives.
• Join our team as a Local Jobs Officer and help shape pathways to employment for job seekers in our municipality.

About you/what you’ll bring:

You share our vision of a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive through meaningful work. You’re a strong communicator and relationship-builder with:

• A tertiary qualification in community development, employment services, business, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in designing and delivering inclusive employment programs; or substantial relevant experience in the field.
• A solid understanding of inclusive employment, workforce development, or economic participation programs.
• Experience in working with job seekers, employers, or community partners.
• A passion for social inclusion and a desire to contribute to systemic change.
• The ability to manage projects, collaborate across sectors, and use data and insights to inform action.

Pre-employment requirements

• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Working with Children Check

What we offer:

• A permanent full-time opportunity
• Salary range $94,475.99 - $102,712.38 per annum plus super
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave - partner
• Flexible work and leave arrangements, with a monthly RDO

Are you ready to make an impact? Apply now

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the position description and outlining why you are interested in the role and how your experience will enable you to excel in this position.

If you would like to have a conversation about this opportunity please contact Jane Nixon on 9457 9986 or Emma Joyce on 9490 4222.

Applications close: 21 May 2025 at 11:45 PM.

Why choose Banyule?

At Banyule City Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. 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 employment@banyule.vic.gov.au

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. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

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.

Acknowledgment 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.