• Partner with volunteer organisations and drive positive change
• Limited Tenure, Full Time to 31 January 2026, Hybrid working and flexible hours available, Narre Warren-based
• $ 99,920 - $ 108,913 (Band 6), plus Super (subject to experience) and monthly RDO for full time 40-hour weeks

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne’s southeast. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

The Community Activation team has an exciting opportunity to help shape programs that empower and strengthen community leaders and volunteers and drive positive change across the City of Casey.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey 

• Flexible, supportive environment with a strong culture of collaboration and growth.
• Diverse professional development opportunities.
• Close to Westfield shopping centre, adjacent gym/pool offering Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted memberships, and an onsite café.
• Multi-award-winning, architecturally designed office with fully equipped kitchens, community library on-site, free parking, and more.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role

In this role you will lead the strategic and operational direction of capacity-building activities for volunteers and community groups in the City of Casey and shape a visionary framework that unlocks diverse and meaningful pathways to leadership.

You will have the opportunity to actively collaborate across Council departments and respond to changing community needs and interests, and oversee one direct report.

The position is full time until 31 January 2026.

What you’ll deliver:

• Design a new Climate and Biodiversity Action Leadership Program for community members with key stakeholders and prepare for its launch in 2026.
• Proactively support Food Relief organisations in Casey to grow their impact and create spaces for networking and collaboration.
• Champion the growth and evolution of a well-established Community Training Program that supports and strengthens not for profits across Casey.
• Coordinate the Casey Catalyst Leadership Group, a collective of inspiring alumni shaping local leadership in Casey.
• Manage the Casey Community Awards program to recognise and reward community leadership.

What you’ll bring

• Project management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• Relevant qualifications in community services, education, health services or related field or substantial relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated networking and relationship management skills.
•  Demonstrated understanding of continuous improvement, client safety and risk management principles
• A sound understanding of existing and emerging issues for the volunteer sector.
•  Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact Rosanne Cregan, Head of Community Activation,  on 9705 5398 and rcregan@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Friday 8 August.

Please Note: Applications will not be accepted via email. Please apply by following the links only.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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