Community Wellbeing Coordinator

Employment Status: Permanent, full-time Days & Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, totalling 38 hours per week. Competitive Salary: Band 8 - $133,367.11p.a. + 12% superannuation. Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with flexibility to work from home. About Us We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council’s enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures. Bayside Council is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our strategic priorities are Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience, and Results Matter. We want everyone to be proud of what we are achieving and excited about our future, and we are committed to working together to achieve this. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to shape the health and wellbeing of the Bayside community. The Community Wellbeing Coordinator will provide leadership to a team to meet the needs and aspirations of the Bayside community. The team includes portfolios of Volunteers, Partnerships, Reconciliation, Inclusion, Child Safety, Community Grants, Health and Social Planner, and has responsibility for the Health and Inclusion Plan. Responsibilities Creating and communicating a long‑term vision for the team aligned to council’s vision and goals, as well as the Council Plan and Health & Inclusion Plan. Building relationships to provide guidance and support local Community Centres and Neighbourhood Houses. Co‑ordinating the development, implementation and evaluation of the Health & Inclusion Plan. Co‑ordinating the effective running of Council Advisory Committees within the Community Wellbeing portfolio: Disability Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DAIAC) and Reconciliation Advisory Committee. Co‑ordinating the development, implementation and review of relevant health and social policies (e.g. Reconciliation, Volunteers, Child Safety, partnership agreements). Key Selection Criteria Tertiary qualifications in a Community Development/Human Service related discipline (e.g. Health Promotion, Social Policy, Health Science). Experience in people management and leadership. Demonstrated experience developing and evaluating policies and strategic action plans in response to identified community issues. Experience in stakeholder management, community engagement and health promotion/planning. High level understanding of access and inclusion issues and trends. Well‑developed understanding of community development theories, methodologies and their application. Demonstrated experience in project and change management. Well‑developed community engagement and facilitation skills. Mandatory pre‑employment requirements Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check. Provide or obtain an employment‑based Working with Children check. What we can offer you in return A work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year. Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts. Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive. A Parkland‐surrounded office only a short 500m stroll to the beach. Free onsite staff parking and hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work‑related travel. How to apply Review the Position Description on Bayside City Council Careers page. Provide a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role. Click Apply to submit your application. If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your customer experience truly matters to us. EEO Statement We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity. Contact Contact Ros Pruden on or via email . Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today. #J-18808-Ljbffr