ABOUT US

Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.

We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council.

Some of these benefits include:

• A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and Teamwork
• Access to annual flu shots.
• Annual skin checks.
• Opportunity to salary package.
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements (including up to 40% working from home after 6 month probationary period is passed).
• Out of hours Social Club.
• Corporate gym membership prices,
• Access Employee Assistance Program.
• The ability to make a tangible difference to your community.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary carer.
• So much more... FULL LIST HERE

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

To view a copy of the Position Description click HERE (or click Apply if hyperlink not working).

Key Responsibilities and functions of the Community Services Officer include:

• Plan, develop and implement programs and activities with the Community Services team.
• Implement and promote youth events across Moira Shire in accordance with Department of Families, Fairness and Housing FReeZA funding agreements.
• Consult and liaise with relevant community organisations, and Government Departments.
• Represent Council on relevant Committees including the Youth Engagement Network.
• Coordination and facilitation of the Youth Council program.
• Assist in researching and preparing relevant submissions and grant applications.
• Identify and procure required resources, such as equipment, venues, and staff for the delivery of events and programs, within budget parameters.
• Support event management and program delivery including risk assessments, planning and evaluation.
• Participate in organisational planning and relevant training programs.
• Operate within council guidelines to have an active professional presence on social media
• Prepare written reports, correspondence and other administrative tasks relating to the positions’ area of responsibility.
• Provide support to the Community Services team members, where required.

Considerations

As part of community engagement and development activities, the incumbent will be required to work some evenings and weekends.

To be considered for this role, you must attach a cover letter addressing how you meet the Key Selection Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or substantial experience.
• Broad knowledge of community issues and trends impacting rural and regional Victoria.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and monitor projects, programs and events.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Well-developed communication skills including group facilitation, interpersonal, report writing, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, across a number of work areas and subject to public scrutiny.
• Experience in facilitating community consultations.