Community Programs Coordinator

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Community Programs Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Flexible work arrangements and RDO scheme
• Diverse and collaborative team
• Access to Car Allowance

Formed from the amalgamation of Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Councils, Inner West Council is now among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 185,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its ‘Values First’ with flexibility, integrity, respect and the spirit of team as a set of values and associated behaviours for all levels in the organisation.  We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles

We offer career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. Many roles offer roster days off giving even greater quality of life and balance. (please check details within the advert)

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $13.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

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The Community Wellbeing team is to lead innovative community development practice in the strategic planning, management and integrated delivery of cost effective, high quality programs and projects including coordinate the provision of community development, advocacy and social inclusion initiatives.

The position will provide guidance, leadership and accountability within the unit in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of integrated community wellbeing programs, optimise the delivery of community initiatives, early intervention and social support services to connect people to people and people to community.in the areas of access and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, young people, children, and healthy ageing. The role will collaborate with key stakeholders in identifying community sector needs, and building community for the Inner West local government area.

The role will lead a team of community service professionals to deliver integrated and collaborative services aligned with the community strategic vision. You will lead and inspire the team, coach and develop staff, facilitate partnerships across Council and within the community, manage Commonwealth and State Service Agreements, help solve problems and resolve issues, and model achievement of goals and commitments

Please visit our website to read the Position Description and to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

$97,334 - $109,581 p.a. + super

Access to Car Allowance Scheme

• Flexible work arrangements and RDO scheme
• Strong learning and development focus and culture
• Health and wellbeing programs including a subsidized gym membership to a network of Sydney gyms

Key duties

Reporting to the Community Wellbeing Manager, you will lead, supervise and collaborate with your
team and the relevant stakeholders and partners applying a strengths and evidence based approach
to the delivery of the following functions:

• Identification of the community’s needs and industry trends to assist in proactive planning and
  innovative provision of integrated community wellbeing programs
• Timely preparation and implementation of strategic advice and direction in regards to Community
  Wellbeing, social issues, advocacy and community service programs
• Effective and high quality community, stakeholder and partnership engagement
• Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of integrated community wellbeing programs
• Advocacy, and capacity building on identified issues

1. Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences or other relevant to community development and human services provision.
2. Demonstrated understanding of current issues in the community sector, and knowledge of relevant Government legislation, standards and policies including Local Government Act, Disability Discrimination Act, human rights treaties, Child Protection Act, Principles of Multiculturalism Act or other legislation impacting the provision of community services.
3. Experience in community engagement, leading and managing community development projects and initiatives and evidence based leading practice.
4. High level critical thinking and problem solving abilities with capacity to solve complex and diverse issues in a timely manner demonstrating commitment to process improvement.
5. Current Class C Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence.

Community Wellbeing Manager, Gabrielle Rennard on (02) 9392 5820

Sunday 22 July 2018, at 11:30pm

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

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