Social Inclusion Project Officer - Morwell, Australia - LaTrobe City Council

LaTrobe City Council

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Morwell, Australia

5 days ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Closing date: 05/03/2023 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Morwell, Victoria
Department: Active Communities & Partnerships
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Social Inclusion Project Officer

Permanent Full Time

Total Renumeration Package - $98,337.61
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Do you want to make an IMPACT?_**
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual with the ability proactively engage with and bring about positive change in health and wellbeing for the citizens of Latrobe City.

About this Role

The Social Inclusion Action Group Officer will work with the community, community groups and funding bodies to bring about sustainable positive change in health and wellbeing within Latrobe City.

Bring together community members and leaders in a Social Inclusion Action Group and support them to undertake communitybased decision making, supporting social inclusion efforts
Undertake research and data analysis to inform communitybased decision making of the Social Inclusion Action Group
Build links with agencies, organisations and government to facilitate shared planning, advocacy and on key community needs and issues
Develop, implement and coordinate a range of projects and initiatives that are responsive to community needs in accordance with the Council Plan and the Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan.

About You

We are seeking an individual with ability to work with community members and other stakeholders to identify community needs with excellent understanding of health & wellbeing concepts, including health promotion & primary prevention strategies.

You will have a commitment to initiating, implementing and managing change that impacts the health and wellbeing of the broader community.

You will have:

Relevant Tertiary qualification in Community Development or significant experience in a relevant sector.
Experience in codesign, working with community members and leaders to cocreate and implement innovative and local solutions in response to community need.
Experience working within a politically sensitive environment.
Lived experience of engaging with public specialist mental health services and a broad understanding of challenges faced by people with mental illness, mental health challenges or psychological distress, including as a family member, carer or supporter will be highly regarded.

_ Go Further at Latrobe City Council_
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community.

At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

Our salaries are competitive, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.

To apply:

Applications will close at
11:59PM Sunday 5 March 2023.
For more information contact
Liam Bantock, Coordinator Active and Liveable Communities on for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced.

We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people.

Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.