- Full time, fixed-term opportunity until 24 April 2025
- Deliver meaningful projects which impact Boroondara's over 55s population
- $96,365 - $104,848 per annum (pro rata to be applied) plus Super and RDO
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (i.e. Community Services, Aged Care, Health, or Community Development) or experience working in a relevant field
- Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.
- All City of Boroondara employees must be fully vaccinated. Appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to provision of evidence of vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencement.
Active Ageing Policy and Projects Officer - Victoria, Australia - Boroondara City Council
Description
An exciting fixed-term opportunity has arisen in our Active Ageing Policy and Projects team until 30 June 2025.
The Active Ageing Policy & Projects team identifies and strategically responds to the challenges and opportunities presented in the over 55s population of Boroondara, including community engagement and co-design, activation of community spaces, supporting the implementation of programs and initiatives to increase older adult participation in the community, health promotion, and community development. This position has responsibility for designing, researching, developing and implementing actions from the Add life to your years - healthy ageing in Boroondara plan.
A little bit about the role
Reporting to the Active Ageing Policy & Projects Coordinator, you will plan, deliver, and evaluate meaningful projects in the community and maintain existing stakeholder relationships with key organisations and groups across Boroondara.
A little bit about you
You will have sound experience and knowledge of best practice and initiatives relating to healthy ageing and age-friendly principles.
You will have a demonstrated strong project management experience throughout the project cycle from project initiation, planning and research through to project implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
You will possess an ability to build relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders in the community including all levels of government, other organisations, networks, and local residents.
You will excel in communication, both written and verbal. You will be approachable and personable, connecting effectively with diverse audiences. You will make valuable contributions to a collaborative and cohesive culture.
Qualifications & Employment Requirements
How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the 'Apply' button by 11:59pm Monday 6 May 2024. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.
For any further information please refer to the Position Description, or contact Lina Tallarida (Active Ageing Policy & Projects Coordinator) during business hours on for a confidential discussion.
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide change initiative, the Customer Experience Improvement Strategy (CEIS).
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it's a great time to join Boroondara