Strategy and Partnerships Lead – Seniors, Carers, Disability and Inclusion

• $103,991.11 per annum base
• Permanent Full Time
• 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 an experienced Strategy and Partnerships Lead – Seniors, Carers, Disability and Inclusion to lead a strategic approach to enhancing the effectiveness of local Ageing, Inclusion and Carer sectors and drive positive changes in community attitudes and inclusive practices.
This position will capture resident lived experience and sector insights to inform service delivery and policy gaps, opportunities and priorities in local and sector settings.
The Strategy and Partnerships Lead – Seniors, Carers, Disability and Inclusion, will work collaboratively to understand andrespond to diverse and changing community needs and social and political landscapes.
They will support community capacity buildingthrough education and connection to key information, resources and advocacy opportunities and will oversee relevant Council strategies,policies and plans including the Carer Support Plan 2022-2025 and the Disability Action Plan 2022-26.

This position reports to the Coordinator - Ageing, Inclusion and Carers.

To be considered you will have:

• The ability to work in accordance with our values and behaviours
• Relevant tertiary qualification within the community services, social sciences or community development disciplines and demonstrated experience in community development and planning or extensive professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a range of audiences.
• Demonstrated understanding of key policy directions and service strategies across levels of government that relate to seniors, disability and inclusion and carers.
• Proven ability to build positive collaborative relationships and consult, negotiate and communicate with all levels of management and staff, government agencies, non-government organisations, stakeholders and the community.
• Demonstrated staff supervision, performance management and change management experience.
• Demonstrated ability in social policy development, analysis, implementation and review through high level research, analytical and engagement skills.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with challenging and sensitive community issues and feedback.

To apply, please provide brief responses to each of the following questions:
1. Please outline your interest in this position.
2. Please describe how your skills and professional experience will enable you to successfully fulfil the role.
3. Using examples, please demonstrate your experience in contributing value and enhancing outcomes for residents and the local community.
4. Describe a complex stakeholder landscape you’ve navigated and the outcomes achieved.

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing.
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.

Please direct any queries regarding the role to: Linda SH@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