Community Support Officer Clarinda Job in Kingston Recruiting by Kingston City Council

• Do you enjoy making a difference to community life?
• Have a creative flare for programming to meet community needs?
• 1 Permanent part time position available
• Location: Clarinda Community Centre
• Band 5, $76,900 -$88,557 per annum pro rata plus Superannuation

About us 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. 

A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts, and management.   

This role is part of the Community Hubs team within the newly formed Inclusive Communities Department. Council operated Community Centres and Hubs are multi-purpose facilities operated by the City of Kingston, providing opportunities for community groups and individuals to participate in learning, recreational activities, and social gatherings, and gives access to co-located Services. 

The role  

We are seeking Community Support Officer to join the Community Hubs team. Reporting to the Community Strengthening Coordinator your role is to: 

• Build and maintain effective working relationships or partnerships with Community Groups that include people from diverse cultural backgrounds and of all ages, Community organisations and relevant departments throughout Kingston 
• Provide high level customer service and operation support to individual community members and groups, including the provision of sound advice, administrative assistance, and support in accessing and utilising facilities within Kingston 
• Contribute to the establishment, monitoring and reporting of administrative and operational systems for Council community facilities to maximise their functionality and effectiveness 
• Assist in the development of activities and programs to meet the needs of the local community  

You will be based at Clarinda Community Centre and work within a dynamic team. There is always something different about each day, providing you with the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and tasks.   

About you   

Are you a people person who likes engaging with the community, managing events and projects, and developing partnerships? Do you enjoy working with diverse communities? Can you problem solve?  

We are looking for someone with: 

• Demonstrated skills in building relationships, and high-level communication and engaging with a diverse range of people, to achieve positive outcomes for the community 
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills 
• Successful completion of post-secondary training/qualification such as Advanced Diploma Community Sector Management and/or experience through on-the-job training in providing administrative support 
• Knowledge or experience in working within local government is desirable 

What we can offer  

This is permanent part time position.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.  Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.   

The salary for this position starts at $76,900 (Band 5) pro rata per annum plus superannuation.  

How to Apply 

If you have the skills, abilities, and attitude to take on this position click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Community Strengthening Coordinator, Northern Cluster - Amara Hamid, Community Strengthening Coordinator, Westall Community Hub, Clayton South - Ph 9581 3050. 

Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where all employees can be their true self every day. We are a child safe and an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.

• Essential : Do you hold a current driver's licence which allows you to drive within Victoria?
• Essential : Are you willing to undertake a Working with Children Check? Please note, you will need to organise and pay for this if you are successful in progressing to the pre-employment stage of the recruitment process for this position. If you already have a Working with Children Check you will be required to add the City of Kingston as an employer if you are successful for this position.
• Essential : Do you hold the qualifications required in the position outlined in the position description?