Assistant Project Officer – Women Led Careers Project

Assistant Project Officer – Women Led Careers Project

Reference number: 13920

Closing date: 11:45pm, Wednesday 26 January 2022

• Temporary full-time, until April 2023
• Salary commencing at $75,727 per annum plus 10% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
• Monthly RDO available
• Support the coordination of the Women-Led Careers Project

About Moonee Valley City Council

Moonee Valley City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

The Opportunity

Positioned within Council’s Community Development department, this role will see you working with the team in supporting the coordination of the Women-Led Careers Project. The project works with women from migrant and refugee backgrounds to co-design a series of workshops and training modules that will develop industry knowledge and networks towards career goals. You will report to and assist the Project Manager in supporting program implementation, community engagement and participation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a range of quality workshops and events that support the career goals of women;
• Advocacy and engagement of the community; in particular women from migrant and refugee backgrounds;
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of career support programs;
• Provide on-going support of participants through feedback and coaching; and,
• Support strategic partnerships across Council, key service partners and providers, and the local community.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant qualification in community development, community services or related field with lesser experience, or proven work experience in community engagement and/or community development;
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of strength-based programs targeting women;
• Cultural knowledge or lived experience of structural disadvantage to facilitate mutual understanding between communities, services and agencies;
• Effective cross-cultural communication skills including interpersonal, consultation and presentation skills; and,
• Current Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered. For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Therese Willems, Team Leader Women Families and Neighbourhood Safety on (03) 8325 1829.

In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, some of Council’s positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you may be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Contact Person: Therese Willems

Contact Number: (03) 8325 1829

Closing Date: 26/01/2022