Social Inclusion Team Leader
Band 7 $108,150.75 - $120,324.65 per annum + Superannuation
Fixed Term Part Time Opportunity - 0.4 FTE - 12 months
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!
We are seeking a skilled and values-driven community engagement professional to join our Social Inclusion Team in a 0.4 FTE job-share role, with a strong focus on the direct delivery and coordination of the Social Inclusion Action Groups (SIAGs) in Brimbank.
The role
This role is responsible for leading the day-to-day facilitation and coordination of SIAG meetings and activities, supporting strong member participation, and building trusted relationships with community members and stakeholders. The role works closely across community, Council, and health partners to support community-led priorities, collaborative action and inclusive participation.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in group facilitation, community development, stakeholder engagement and inclusive practice, and who is passionate about creating safe, welcoming, and culturally responsive spaces where diverse community voices are heard and valued.
- Facilitate group meetings and activities in ways that are inclusive, welcoming, and productive
- Build safe, culturally responsive, and accessible spaces that support strong community participation
- Recruit, orient, train, and support group members
- Strengthen community participation and maintain member engagement over time
- Work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across community, Council, and health sectors
- Support co-design processes and community-led planning and action
- Embed principles of cultural safety, equity, diversity, inclusion, and self-determination in all aspects of the work
- Coordinate implementation of initiatives, actions and funding decisions arising from group processes
- Manage meeting logistics, agendas, minutes, action tracking and follow-up to ensure continuity and momentum
- Work effectively within a part-time, job-share arrangement and maintain strong communication and handover processes
To be considered you will have
- Experience working in local government
- Experience in health promotion, social inclusion, wellbeing, or community capacity building
- Experience supporting community-led funding, grants, or investment decision-making
- Experience in volunteer coordination or leadership development
- Experience applying trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
Benefits of working at Brimbank
- Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements
- 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)
- 20 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)
- 8 weeks partner leave (FTE)
- Make a positive impact to your local community
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 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.
Direct any queries regarding the role to: Wambui Thirimu - [email protected]
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
