Your new role

We have an exciting opportunity for a strong people leader to join the Community Strengthening team at Knox City Council as the Coordinator Social Policy and Wellbeing. Bring your passion and skills in people leading, health promotion, gender equality, family violence prevention, social policy and community planning to develop policies, strategies and programs that work towards achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes for the Knox community.  The coordinator will lead, plan and oversee the strategic development and delivery of evidence based public health and social policies. Integral to the role is the ability to develop and foster partnerships both within Knox Council and with key external stakeholders to develop innovative programs that respond to the health and wellbeing of the Knox community.

This is a full time permanent role based at Knox Civic Centre in Wantirna South however we can offer a range of flexible work options for the right candidate.

This is a Band 8 classified role, remuneration will be $125,409.17 - $140,806.03 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will need to thrive

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Tertiary qualifications in Health Promotion, Social Policy/Planning or similar with substantial relevant experience. A Postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Strong professional leadership skills with a genuine commitment to embedding the organisation’s values within teams.
• Highly developed policy development experience including writing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing of key social and public health policies.
• Demonstrated experience in Local Government or a non-government organisation delivering community program and initiatives focused on community strengthening and partnerships.
• Highly developed understanding of health promotion, gender equality, family violence and the relative legislative and policy requirements that are relevant to the portfolios such as Gender Impact Assessments and Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plans.
• An understanding of community planning and its principles.
• Demonstrated experience in managing effective partnerships with community organisations and stakeholders.

How to apply

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

For further information on this role please contact Kerryn Jansons at Kerryn.Jansons@knox.vic.gov.au or on 0457 174 812

To view a copy of the position description please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.

Apply by: Thursday 12 December 5pm

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why Us

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

• accrued days off for full time employees;
• growth and learning opportunities;
• career development;
• reward and recognition programs; and,
• a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below. 

Civic Centre Officer - Inherent Requirements Table

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.