Inclusive Employment Program - Engagement Support Officer3657 | Marketing & Communications | Northern SuburbsFull time, Fixed Term - 6 month contractBand 4Salary $75,965.41 + Super + Flexible Working19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice!About UsThe City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.The RoleThe Inclusive Employment Program is designed to provide temporary workplace opportunities and experience for local people who face barriers to employment, for a duration of six months. To apply for this position, you must live within the City of Whittlesea municipality, and you need to meet at least one of the following criteria:People from Culturally or Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgroundsPeople living with disabilityOlder people unable to find suitable employmentResidents who may be experiencing hardshipMake a difference in our community!Working as part of the Engagement Team within the Public Affairs department, you will provide general support across the department to deliver a comprehensive engagement program and provide high quality administrative support.Every day will be different with a variety of tasks including administrative support, liaising with suppliers, and customer service with loads of opportunity to learn more about community engagement and communications in the multi-disciplinary department along the way.About YouAre you looking to learn more about community engagement and how it offers our community a genuine opportunity to help shape Council decisions? We're looking for an enthusiastic and friendly team player to join our team to support the delivery of effective community engagement in the City of Whittlesea. You'll need a can-do attitude, be a problem solver, and able to provide administrative support while maintaining a willingness to learn.If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!Want to know more?For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Kirsten Richmond, Unit Manager Community Engagement on 9217 2170.To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.Applications close at 11.45pm on Wednesday 20 November 2024Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact.Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.#J-18808-Ljbffr