About the role
This is a fixed term, full-time 12 month contract position covering maternity leave working 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. This position is located at the Nowra Administration Building.

Duties
Reporting directly to the Lead – Community Capacity Building, the focus of this position is to:

Grade 8

• Supporting team members, to design, deliver and evaluate capacity building programs in collaboration with community stakeholders.
• Supporting team members to build effective relationships and partnerships with community stakeholders and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting team members to apply for external grant funding and deliver grant funded projects.
• Representing Council on a number of networks and inter-agencies.
• Contributing to the Community Capacity Building team’s actions under Council’s Community Strategic Plan, Disability Inclusion Action Plan, Community Wellbeing Strategy and other projects.

Grade 9

• With supervision and/or in collaboration with other team members support Council’s Section 355 Committees, e.g. Youth Advisory Committee, Homelessness Advisory Committee, Aboriginal Advisory Committee and the Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee.
• With supervision and/or in collaboration with other team members, to design, deliver and evaluate capacity building programs in collaboration with community stakeholders.
• Building effective relationships and partnerships with community stakeholders and internal stakeholders.
• With supervision and/or in collaboration with other team members, support applying for external grant funding and deliver grant funded projects.

Grade 10
Workplan may include:

• Assist in the facilitation of Council’s Section 355 Committees e.g. the Youth Advisory Committee, Homelessness Advisory Committee, Aboriginal Advisory Committee and Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee. Project management of capacity building programs and initiatives in collaboration with community stakeholders.
• Planning and delivery of community events that align with agreed KPIs
• Supporting team and mentoring junior team members.
• Writing reports including but not limited to Council reports and reports for internal stakeholders, external funding partners and government agencies.
• Leading and Facilitating Meetings with internal and external stakeholders

Please refer to the attached job description for further duties.

Skills & Experience
This is a grade range position, therefore in accordance with qualifications, accreditation, experience and demonstrated skills, the prospective employee will be assessed as either Grade 8, 9, or 10.

To be successful in the position, you will possess:

Grade 8:

• Certificate IV in one of the following disciplines: Community Development, Social Science, Social Work, Social Planning, or other related fields, and/or demonstrated work and study experience meeting equivalent performance indicators of this Grade.
• Understanding of community wellbeing needs and some experience working (including voluntary) to enhance the lives of the community through community capacity building and/or community development programs and/or activities.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholder groups including Local Government, State and Federal Government Agencies, community service providers and community groups to produce initiatives that benefit community.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
• Current Class C Driver's License

Grade 9:

• Diploma in one of the following disciplines: Community Development, Social Science, Social Work, Social Planning, or other related fields, and/or demonstrated work and study experience meeting equivalent performance indicators of this Grade.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering and evaluating a range of Community Capacity Building programs or initiatives that meet identified community social outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholder groups including Local Government, State and Federal Government Agencies, community service providers and community groups to produce initiatives that benefit community.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
• Current Class C Driver's License

Grade 10:

• Tertiary Qualification in one of the following disciplines: Community Development, Social Science, Social Work, Social Planning, or other related fields, and/or equivalent combined with relevant extensive work experience in these fields.
• Extensive experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating a range of Community Capacity Building programs or initiatives that meet identified community social outcomes.
• Extensive experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholder groups including all levels of government, community service providers and community groups to produce initiatives that benefit community.
• Demonstrated experience and adept in often complex, group facilitation and conflict management processes to achieve desired outcomes.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
• Current Class C Driver's License

Please refer to the attached job description for further required skills.

This position requires a current NSW Working with Children Check. Applicants are required to apply and pay for this check if not already obtained. 

This is a grade range position, therefore in accordance with qualifications, accreditation, experience and demonstrated skills, the prospective employee will be assessed as either Grade 8, 9, or 10.

Grade 8 – Salary: $74,079 - $83,267 p.a. plus 11.5% Super

Grade 9 – Salary: $80,125 - $93,275 p.a. plus 11.5% Super

Grade 10 – Salary: $88,494 - $101,649 p.a. plus 11.5% Super

About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline your qualification level relevant to this position description.
3. Please describe you experience in either demonstrating an understanding of community wellbeing needs and/or designing, delivering and evaluating a range of Community Capacity Building programs or initiatives that meet identified community social outcomes.
4. Please describe your experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholder groups including Local Government, State and Federal Government Agencies, community service providers and community groups to produce initiatives that benefit community. 
5. Please tell us about your written and verbal communication and report writing skills.
6. Please describe your experience in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
7. How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
8. This position requires an NSW Working With Children Check, please provide your Working With Children Check number

Contact:  Carly McWalters – Lead – Community Capacity Building – 02 4429 3418

Applications Close: Wednesday 18 September 2024 (at Midnight) 

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. 

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace. 

When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.