April 28, 2025, to October 31, 2025

$118,141 to 132,962 (Dependent on skills and experience) + 11.5% Superannuation.

About City of Melbourne

Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.

We are the City of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational. #Teammelbourne

About the Role

The City of Melbourne’s Community and City Services Division is committed to placing people, families, and communities at the centre of everything we do. Within this division, the Community Development branch supports the organisation by applying a community development approach that fosters an empowered, engaged, and inclusive community.

We are currently seeking a Senior Advisor – Community Engagement and Impact to join our team. This role works closely with internal stakeholders across the City of Melbourne to optimise the social value created through projects and initiatives.

The Senior Advisor provides tailored advice and support to project teams, guided by a tiered resourcing framework that prioritises work based on its potential community impact.

A key focus of this role is contributing to the development and implementation of a framework that assesses and measures the social value of City of Melbourne projects. Drawing on this framework, the Senior Advisor will support teams across a range of strategic priorities, including diversity and inclusion, community engagement and participation, and sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence meaningful change and help deliver positive outcomes for the people of Melbourne.

What you will bring to the Role

Relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in public sector, community development, engagement or other similar discipline.

Demonstrated experience in applying the methodologies, principles and practice of community engagement or community development.

Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities, which may include culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations peoples, young people, LGBTIQ+, people with disability.

High level project management experience in complex and developing environments, with an active commitment to collaborative thinking and practice and a desire to work in a dynamic and diverse environment to create great community outcomes.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage, support, challenge and influence: working with internal stakeholders to problem solve providing pragmatic, best practise solutions to strategic issues.

To view full position description, please see attached document on job application page in “Position Information”.

** This position may suit external local government secondment

What we can offer you at City of Melbourne

Attractive Remuneration & Benefits: Excellent hourly rate with a range of exciting benefits & corporate discounts through our CoM Unity Employee Benefits program.

Career Progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.

Multiple Casual Opportunities: Multiple casual opportunities available to work in our beautiful Melbourne City Libraries.

Vibrant and Ambitious Team: A collaborative team of passionate people who are dedicated to shaping the future of Melbourne for visitors and residents.

How to apply

Click the APPLY button to be redirected to our Careers Portal!

Submit your application by Sunday April 27 at 11:45 PM.

For further information about the position please refer to the position description below or contact

Dinuki Scharenguivel Manager Community Engagement and Impact via email: [email protected]

If you have any questions, or for more information or if you are experiencing issues with your application, please contact [email protected]

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City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.