Barrbunin Beek Coordinator

Why you’ll love this role and what you’ll be doing As the Barrbunin Beek Coordinator, you will provide leadership and coordination to ensure Barrbunin Beek thrives as a welcoming and culturally respectful space. Working closely with the Barrbunin Beek Committee of Management, Council, and community partners, you’ll deliver programs and initiatives that reflect community needs and cultural priorities. You’ll drive the sustainability and growth of Barrbunin Beek by securing funding, building strong partnerships, and ensuring culturally safe and inclusive operations. This role also provides you with: Meaningful Impact : Play a key role in strengthening connections with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and driving outcomes that make a real difference. Dynamic and Collaborative Environment: Work in a vibrant, community‑focused space where no two days are the same – blending strategic planning, partnership building, and on‑the‑ground engagement. Cultural Leadership Opportunity: Support the Barrbunin Beek Committee of Management to deliver its strategic vision, grow community programs, and celebrate First Nations culture. Partnership and Growth: Build strong relationships with Aboriginal organisations, community leaders, and Council to shape a sustainable future for Barrbunin Beek. Empowering Role: Lead projects that promote inclusion, access, and equity. What you’ll bring/what we are looking for: Demonstrated expertise and experience in working Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander within a community engagement, capacity building and development practice. A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community. Experience in facilitating organisational change and building organisational capacity. Experience in working with Committees of Management. Well‑developed skills in program planning, implementation and evaluation of programs. Demonstrated capacity to advocate, influence, and work in partnership with stakeholders to achieve community outcomes with and on behalf of the community. Experience in and a good understanding of local government. What’s on offer A temporary (to 30 June 2027) full‑time position, salary from $98,255.03 to $106,820.88 per annum (excluding Super). Flexible work and leave arrangements, with a monthly RDO. A collaborative, inclusive, and progressive work environment. Professional growth and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Award‑winning learning and development opportunities. Health and well‑being initiatives including Fitness Passport. A supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing. Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) Working With Children’s check Driver’s licence How to apply: Applications close: 17 December 2025 at 11.45 pm . Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and setting out your achievements aligned to the requirements of the position. Please also briefly respond to the questions in the application form. For further details about this position, please see the position description. If you have any questions, please call Zali Mifsud on 0400 522 049 for a chat. Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email (emailprotected) . We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history. We endorse the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accept the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all. #J-18808-Ljbffr