Projects and Partnerships Officer
$73,955 - $78,374 pro rata (plus Super)
Permanent Part Time (30 hours a week)
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
The position is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and project support to the Cultural and Community Development team, supporting facilitation of community arts programs. By managing office administration tasks, supporting team meetings and events, and ensuring smooth communication, you contribute to the effective delivery of cultural development activities. Additionally, you will play a key role in identifying opportunities for new programs, supporting partnership initiatives, and assisting in preparing funding submissions. Your work will help foster vibrant community engagement and ensure the successful execution of arts and cultural initiatives in collaboration with local artists, organisations, and community groups.
About
you
You are an organised and proactive professional with a passion for arts and culture, skilled in providing excellent administrative and project support. Your strong communication and relationship-building abilities help you engage with diverse stakeholders and foster partnerships.
In this role, you will support the Experience and Partnership team in delivering a wide range of programs, including exhibitions, public programs, community arts initiatives, and community programmes. You are experienced in managing the administration of funding applications and partnership agreements, ensuring smooth processes that enhance program delivery and community engagement.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for childrenwith zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To Apply
To apply for this position, please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application. To view a copy of this position description and to apply, please click on the link below.
Projects and Partnerships Officer Position Description - 382.8 KB
The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks.
You may be required to undertake work preference profiling / psychometric testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check, a Victorian Drivers Licence and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Further information: Natasha Petkovic Jeremic, 8571 5346
Applications close: 5pm Wednesday, 8th January 2025
