Support Officer

Support Officer Neighbourhood Houses

Band 4:****$74,822.52 - $80,218.94 per annum + Superannuation

Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity | Immediate Start to 10 June 2027

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse, and proud - just like the community we serve.

Being community-first underpins everything we do. We work and advocate for our community, being innovative, future-focused, and responsive; applying these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.

Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!

Brimbank City Council's Neighbourhood Houses Unit is seeking a Full Time Fixed Term staff member to join our dynamic team based at both the Westvale Community Centre and Sydenham Neighbourhood House.

The role

Reporting to the Senior Team Leader Neighbourhood Houses at Westvale Community Centre and Sydenham Neighbourhood House, we are seeking an individual who can bring their skills and experience in the following ways:

• Provide customer service to support community members to access Neighbourhood House spaces and programs including processing of general enquiries in person, over the phone or via email
• Administrative support, including invoicing, purchasing and bookings of all spaces and resources in consultation with the Team Leader
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures relating to the direction and operation of the Centres
• Support program and events including liaising with tutors and stakeholders, preparing promotional materials and room set up and pack up
• Oversee cleaning, security and day to day maintenance and other issues, including resolving standard operational issues and disputes as required
• Local government experience is desirable

To be considered you will have

• A sound understanding of the role and function of Neighbourhood Houses and knowledge of local resources and services supporting community.
• Proven high level organisational skills to plan, prioritise and manage daily work and competing priorities within required timelines efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in working in an intercultural setting with an ability to work with and relate to a diverse range of clients, service users and service providers
• Demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service including community liaison in a community setting.

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

• Rostered day off
• 36 hour work week
• 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)
• 8 weeks partner leave
• Make a positive impact to your local community

To view a full list of employee benefits, please view Council's Employee Values Proposition

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To apply, please include your Resume, response to Key Selection Criteria and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on 'Apply' link.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Phyllis Knight at [email protected] or call 9249 4197.

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers

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