Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• The primary purpose to truly make a difference locally.
• A strong, values based organisational culture.
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Opportunities to Work From Home are only available after the first 6 months, and for certain roles identified as being able to accommodate this. Applications are to be made in line with our organisational policy.
• In-house, custom designed Leadership Development Program.
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities.
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super.
• Salary packaging and novated leases.
• Access to wellness initiatives like annual flu shots and skin checks.
• Corporate gym discounts at five different gyms across our shire.
• Benefits and discounts for certain businesses and insurances.
• Generous parental leave (16 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers, and this is on top of the paid parental leave offered by the government).
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire. Following the first 12 months of service.
• Cultural and ceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

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.

Key Responsibilities and Functions

Community Development

• Enhance the capacity of, and opportunity for, residents to have input into consultation and planning processes.
• Encourage participation and support community members to develop and implement Community Plans.
• Maximise opportunities to attract funding to undertake relevant community development programs and projects.
• Provide direct support, information and guidance to community members, stakeholders, external service providers and other strategic partners regarding planning, development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Identify potential growth and development opportunities for local communities across a range of sectors such as small business, arts, culture, tourism, sport and recreation, multimedia, agriculture, health and education.
• Assist to establish sustainable activities to continue community strengthening.
• Work proactively within the community planning framework to promote community resilience to manage adverse events

Projects

• Advise and assist community groups which involve or include Shire owned or Shire managed assets, including identifying funding streams, good practice recommendations
• Support existing project teams, with the development of new project plans and lead the implementation of prioritised projects.
• Provide administration and coordination support for projects as required.
• Facilitate the delivery of Community Development initiatives in accordance with developed Action Plans and those that become projects of the future.
• Use a model of good practice which actively engages residents in building community capacity and help to prioritise community projects.
• Oversee specific portfolios and projects as assigned by Team Leader and Manager.
• Facilitate or support events as required.

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

For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)

To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

Essential qualifications and experience

• Qualifications in the Community Development field or related area or proven extensive experience in delivering community development programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of community development principles and strategies.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills and ability to develop effective networks with local communities.
• Well-developed communication skills including the capacity to prepare clear and timely advice, concise reports and briefing documents, and make oral and written presentations to diverse stakeholder groups and Council.
• Current valid Working With Children Check

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Demonstrated experience in project and event management and facilitating community consultation.
• Broad knowledge of issues, trends and Government policies and priorities impacting on communities in rural and regional Victoria.
• Previous experience in Local Government
• Previous experience in emergency recovery management
• Previous experience in leading and promoting events