Community Wellbeing Coordinator
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About the Opportunity
This is a dynamic leadership role for someone passionate about equity, inclusion, and positive social change. As Community Wellbeing Coordinator, you'll lead high-impact projects, shape key strategic plans, and foster strong partnerships with community groups and advisory bodies. With a focus on diversity, collaboration, and innovation, you'll play a pivotal role in building a healthier, more connected, and empowered Mildura community.
What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:
A degree in Health, Social Work, Social Science, or a related field.
A proven ability to lead community-focused teams, drive service improvement, and deliver on key wellbeing initiatives.
A deep understanding of local social trends and the capacity to translate this into effective, inclusive strategies and programs.
Skills in managing complex projects and budgets, with a focus on outcomes and accountability.
The ability to build strong relationships across community, government, and internal stakeholders to support shared goals.
Experience developing and implementing strategic plans and policies that align with legislative requirements and organisational objectives.
A passion for building inclusive communities through practical action and advocacy.
An understanding of the local government environment, including funding, compliance, and service delivery frameworks.
A current Police Check or willing to obtain.
Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 8 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $122,104 to $136,830 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:
Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
Relocation Assistance available to support your move to the region
Monthly Accrued Day Off (available to full-time employees)
Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
Active Social Clubs
For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits
Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.
We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
Applying for this position
All applications must include:
A completed Job Application Form
A resume
A covering letter
Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered
Submit your application
By email to: humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.
In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura
By mail to:
Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502
More information
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 81+7
Email humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au
Reference NumberR2647
Job TypeFull Time Position
PackageBand 8 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $122,104 to $136,830 per annum plus statutory superannuation.