About the role:
In this role newly created role, you will be responsible for providing project support to the Geelong Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) as well as to other projects in Community Strengthening Department. The Geelong Social Inclusion Action Group is community led and aims to identify local needs and develop initiatives that support community participation, inclusion and connection to promote mental health and wellbeing through place-based activities. More information on Social Inclusion Action Groups can be found here.

Work type: Permanent Part Time (0.5FTE)
Classification: Band 5 Commencing at $78,646 pa plus super (Pro Rata)

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Social Inclusion Action Group Officer (SIAG) to recruit members to the group who reflect the diverse community. 
• Support the Social Inclusion Action Group Officer to develop and implement solutions in line with Social Inclusion Action Group guidelines, department strategies and plans.
• Provide administrative support to the department as required (e.g.Finance, minutes and record keeping).
• Assist with preparing reports and presentations to key stakeholders on the progress of SIAG  
• Participate in Social Inclusion Action Group meetings which may occur out of hours.
• Embrace diversity and support engagement from Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from the LGBTQI+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About you:
The ideal candidate for this role will be a skilled administrative professional with experience in Health Promotion, Community Development, Public Health, or Youth Development. If you're highly organized, resilient, and thrive in a role that involves engaging with diverse individuals, this opportunity is for you!

Essential Experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Health Promotion/Public Health, Community Development or Social Sciences or relevant experience in leading community-based initiatives or groups.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check
• Understanding of community development practices and frameworks.
• Excellent organisational and customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience leading community-based initiatives and knowledge of local community groups and networks are highly regarded
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

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We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Sheldan Alexander | Social Inclusion Action Group Officer | Sheldan.Alexander@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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