Social Inclusion Project Lead
$103,991 - $115,696
Permanent Fulltime
36 Hours per week


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 and apply these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.
Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!
We are currently seeking a Full Time Permanent staff member to join our team based at our offices in Sunshine.


The role
Reporting to the Coordinator, Connected Communities, we are seeking a Social Inclusion Project Lead who can bring their skills and experience in:

• Project Management - effectively manage and provide leadership to the Social Inclusion Action Groups.
• Leadership - Recruit, train and provide leadership and support to the Social Inclusion Action Groups.
• Social policy and mental health and wellbeing planning
• Stakeholder engagement

To be considered you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications or significant experience in a field such as community development, public health and health promotion.
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health promotion and prevention.
• Demonstrated experience in co-design, working with community members and leaders to co-create and implement innovative and local solutions in response to community need.
• Understanding the impact of social connection and inclusion on mental health and wellbeing and of mental health and wellbeing promotion more broadly.
• Leadership and project management skills.
• The ability to oversee place-based funding.
• Ability to analyse data and prepare reports.
• Passionate about social justice and inclusion, self-determination, culturally competent and sensitive to the needs of diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

• Rostered day off
• 36 hour working week
• Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements.
• 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)
• 3 weeks partner leave
• Make a positive impact to your local community

A Position Description for this role is attached. 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, Coordinator Connected Communities,9249 4899 Wambui T@brimbank.vic.gov.au

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