Leisure Planner

Position No:  2327
Closing Date: 11:45 pm, Monday 2 October 2017

• Permanent full time position
• $81,972.06- $91,121.17 per annum + superannuation
• Regular RDOs

A fantastic opportunity to lead projects and develop new initiative across the City of Moonee Valley!

Council is seeking a Leisure Planner to be a key leader, responsible for assessing the recreational needs of the Moonee Valley community within the areas of arts and culture, libraries and learning, and sports and recreation.  The position will also responsibility for developing strategies, plans and policies that activate open space and recreational facilities that promote the health and wellbeing of all citizens. 

Duties will include:

• A leadership role in the planning, development and promotion of leisure activities and facilities for Moonee Valley contributing to building a vibrant, engaged and socially active community. 
• Facilitation and the delivery of responsive and effective policies, plans, projects and services at the local level by effective engagement, research, analysis and collaboration with all levels of government, local agencies and across communities.
• Planning and developing activation projects which embrace and address health and wellbeing commitments within the Council Plan.

To be successful in this position you will have a tertiary qualification in leisure, recreational planning or a related field. You will have demonstrated project and resource management experience and the appropriate skills to realise planning strategy and implementation.

Moonee Valley City Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We encourage those from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

How to Apply

Visit our current vacancies page at mooneevalley.mercury.com.au and apply using our online system.

You must include a separate cover letter and resume, and address the Selection Criteria to be considered for this position. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Detailed information on how to apply and application requirements is available in the Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement on our website.

For further information please view the Position Description or contact Jim Karabinis, Manager Leisure on 8325 1903.

Youth Development Officer
Position number: 1455
Reference number: 10040
Closing Date: 11:45 pm, Sunday 1 October 2017

•Temporary 14 month full time position
•$68,435.67 - $79,620.15 per annum plus superannuation
•Regular RDO available
•Learning Development Opportunities

An opportunity is here for an experienced, professional, dynamic and self-starting Youth Development Officer to join the Youth Development team. The role will involve developing and delivering innovative programs to enhance the engagement and participation of Moonee Valley’s diverse young people. It will also be taking carriage of an innovative mental health promotion program across secondary schools in Moonee Valley. This role may lead to possible permanent arrangement.

The Youth Development Officer will:

•Have solid project management skills

•Develop, implement, evaluate and report on place-based and municipal wide youth programs

•Build strong and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

•Provide timely information, referral and advocacy with young people

•Contribute to the development and maintenance of strategic relationships

•Work within a youth participation and community development approach

Moonee Valley City Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We encourage those from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

How to Apply

Visit our current vacancies page at mooneevalley.mercury.com.au and apply using our online system.

You must include a separate cover letter and resume, and address the Selection Criteria to be considered for this position. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Detailed information on how to apply and application requirements is available in the Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement on our website.

For further information please view the Position Description or contact Naomi Thyer, Team Leader Youth Engagement and Partnerships on 9243 8714.

Community Development Programs Officer

Position number: 2613

Reference number: 10030

Closing date: 11:45pm, Monday 2 October 2017

• Temporary Part-Time Position for 12-months, Maternity Backfill
• Classified as a Band 5
• $68,435.67 to $79,620.15 per annum + superannuation, pro rata.
• Great team environment

The Community Development Department is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team within this new role as a Community Development Programs Officer. Within this role, you will be involved in developing and implementing a range of community programs, projects and services based around educational and developmental opportunities for toddlers, children and their families within the Moonee Valley City Council Municipality.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement and evaluate community development programs and projects according to best practice (Early Years Learning Framework) and the developmental learning needs for toddlers, children and their families.
• Partner with other Council services and external agencies to facilitate and coordinate a range of quality programs, projects and services, which have been designed to be accessible and responsive to the needs of toddlers, children and their families.
• Ensure that all administration and reporting systems are maintained and current i.e. bookings, enrolment forms, volunteer and tutor contracts, statistics, program and term reports.
• Ability to develop and prepare appropriate promotional material utilising a range of platforms, including a newsletter and social media.

To be successful within this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Community Development or Children’s Services with some experience, or alternatively lesser qualifications with relevant experience and skills.  

Moonee Valley City Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We encourage those from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Interested in applying?

Visit our current vacancies page at https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au and apply using our online system.

You must include a separate cover letter and resume, and address the Selection Criteria to be considered for this position. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Detailed information on how to apply and application requirements is available in the Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement on our website.

For further information please view the Position Description or contact contact Carol Espinoza on 8325 1800.  

Community Development Programs Officer

Position number: 2073

Reference number: 10041

Closing date: 11:45pm, Monday 2 October 2017

• Permanent Part-Time Position
• Classified as a Band 5
• $34.63 to $40.29 per annum + superannuation, pro rata.
• Great team environment

The Community Development Department is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team within this newly developed role as a Community Development Programs Officer. Within this role, you will be involved in developing and implementing a range of community development programs, projects and services within the Moonee Valley City Council Municipality.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Partner with other Council services and external agencies to facilitate and coordinate a range of quality programs, projects and services, which have been designed to be accessible and responsive to the needs of young people and young families.
• Supervise casual staff that report to this position including, coaching and guidance through agreed work plans, adherence to OHS policies and processes.
• Ensure an appropriate level of consultation and engagement with the local community to inform the provision of relevant services, programs and policy development.
• Ensure that all administration and reporting systems are maintained and current i.e. bookings, enrolment forms, volunteer and tutor contracts, statistics, program and term reports.

To be successful within this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Community Development, Social Work or Youth Work with some experience, or alternatively lesser qualifications with relevant experience and skills.  

Moonee Valley City Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We encourage those from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Interested in applying?

Visit our current vacancies page at https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au  and apply using our online system.

You must include a separate cover letter and resume, and address the Selection Criteria to be considered for this position. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Detailed information on how to apply and application requirements is available in the Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement on our website.

For further information please view the Position Description or contact contact Carol Espinoza on  83251800.

Coordinator Learning and Community Programs

Position No: 2542
Closing Date: 11:45pm on 25 September 2017
Reference No: 10038
• Job Share
• 22.8 hours per week
• Permanent Part Time • $46.57 - $52.78 per hour + superannuation

Moonee Valley City Council is located in close proximity to the Melbourne CBD, the commercial and cultural hub of the world's most liveable city that is undergoing significant change.
Moonee Valley City Council’s Leisure department aims to support citizens to enhance their emotional health and physical health and to create social capital.   This is achieved by creating opportunities and events that focus enabling, supporting and improving people’s capacity to be actively involved in leisure  and learning activities within their local communities.  The Leisure department has responsibility for planning for services, places and spaces that encourage participation within the areas of;

• Performing Arts and Culture
• Visual Arts and Culture
• Events and Festivals
• Libraries and Learning
• Sport and Recreation

This is an exciting library leadership position that will directly shape the delivery of adult learning programs at Moonee Valley Libraries and make significant contributions to the strategic direction of library and learning services. Moonee Valley City Council has undergone organisational change recently that has impacted our capacity to make an appointment to this important role. This position has been vacant for the past seven months and we are absolutely thrilled to now be in the position to advertise and recruit the right person to this rare permanent part-time library leadership role. If you have a passion for community learning and enjoy working in a high-functioning and supportive team environment, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage the development and design of a range of programs across the library service that respond to the diverse informal, formal and lifelong learning needs of the community and provide opportunities for recreation and social inclusion.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with Council staff, community groups and training organisations.
• Manage the strategic operations of the Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre, and contribute to implementing the vision described in the Avondale Heights Community Precinct Master Plan.
• Provide strategic input to future planning and policy development, utilising detailed specialist knowledge of library service delivery.

To be successful in this role you will have a tertiary qualification acceptable for professional membership (librarian) of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), or other educational/community development qualification with relevant experience

Previous applicants need not apply

How to Apply
Visit our current vacancies page at mooneevalley.mercury.com.au and apply using our online system.

You must include a separate cover letter and resume, and address the Selection Criteria to be considered for this position.

Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Detailed information on how to apply and application requirements is available in the Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement on our website.

For further information please view the Position Description or contact Sara Wisnia, Senior Coordinator Libraries on 8325 1905. 

Team Leader Youth Engagement & Partnerships

Position number: 2366

Reference number: 10036
Closing Date: 11:45 pm, Sunday 1 October 2017

• Temporary maternity backfill full time position until December 2018
• $81,972.06- $91,121.17 per annum plus superannuation
• Regular RDO
• Learning and Development Opportunities

An exciting leadership opportunity is available within Council’s Community Planning Department for a Youth Engagement and Partnerships Team Leader.

This opportunity will suit an experienced supervisor and strategic project manager who is inspired by the prospect of supporting and empowering team members.  This role will be responsible for the strategic development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of numerous exciting projects aimed at assisting diverse young people within the Moonee Valley Community to thrive.

This position will lead the engagement and participation of young people within the municipality and will:

• Supervise, support and mentor staff to ensure the quality management of operational resources and program delivery.
• Undertake proactive project coordination, including meeting key performance indicators and reporting for external funding agreements
• Develop strategic policies, service models and frameworks
• Plan, implement and evaluate youth initiatives and projects
• Develop and maintain partnerships and relationships across council, the community, key service providers and government agencies.

Moonee Valley City Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We encourage those from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/  and include a separate cover letter and resume, and address the Selection Criteria to be considered for this position.

Applications that do not meet these requirement will not be considered.

Detailed information on how to apply and application requirements is available in the Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement on our website.

For further information please view the Position Description or contact Francesca Pagani on 9243 1010.

Community Grants Officer

Position number: 2391

Reference number: 10035

Closing date: 11:45 pm, Wednesday 20 September 2017

• Temporary Part Time Position until February 2018
• 30 hours per week
• $34.63 - $40.29 per hour + superannuation

Moonee Valley City Council strengthens wellbeing across the city through providing financial and other support to organisations and individuals. 

Council’s Community Planning & Development Department is seeking a Community Grants Officer to support our community to access grants and funding opportunities through the delivery of integrated grants and financial support programs.

This position will provide advice and support to stakeholders and the community, administer grants programs and identify issues and recommend solutions.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in grants administration and an understanding of community development practice
• Highly developed communication skills
• Developed sense of political acumen and the ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships
• A tertiary qualification in social science, community development or a related discipline
• Ability to attend out of hours meeting and be flexible with working hours when required

Moonee Valley City Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We encourage those from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and include a separate cover letter and resume, and address the Selection Criteria to be considered for this position.

Applications that do not meet these requirement will not be considered.

Detailed information on how to apply and application requirements is available in the Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement on our website.

For further information please view the Position Description or contact Sarah Edwards, Coordinator Social Planning and Wellbeing on 9243 8758.

Principal Statutory Planner

Position number: 1333

Reference number: 10032

Closing date: 11:45 pm, 19 September 2017

• Permanent full time position
• $92,030.16 - $104,307.43 per annum plus superannuation
• Monthly RDO and great     
• career opportunities

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Statutory Planning Department. Within this role, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing highly specialist services, guidance and advice for both internal and external stakeholders to achieve the Statutory Planning Departments objectives for the benefit of residents, ratepayers and business in the City of Moonee Valley.

As the Principal Statutory Planner, you will:

• Implement all statutory requirements and responsibilities of Council under the Moonee Valley Planning Scheme, Planning and Environment Act 1987, Subdivision Act 1988 and other planning legislation and regulations.
• Assist in ensuring that other officers are knowledgeable about legislation, regulations and policies relevant to the services and advice provided by the department.
• Assist in the implementation of procedures and delegations developed by the Statutory Planning Manager, Coordinator and Team Leader to streamline/improve the management of the department.
• Consider and process planning applications in accordance with relevant legislation including referrals, notification, further information, community consultation and information sessions and negotiations and discussions with all parties.

The successful applicant will also have a tertiary qualification and have demonstrated extensive experience in Statutory Planning or relates discipline, combines with excellent demonstration of process, planning scheme and planning legislation knowledge. Experience in Local Government would be an advantage.

Moonee Valley City Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We encourage those from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and include a separate cover letter and resume, and address the Selection Criteria to be considered for this position.

Applications that do not meet these requirement will not be considered.

Detailed information on how to apply and application requirements is available in the Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement on our website.

For further information please view the Position Description or contact Vera Mitrovic-Misic on 9243 9167.