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Team Leader Community Development

19/12/2025
11/01/2026
$100,739.83 - $111,848.51
Permanent - Full Time
Cobram
Community Services and Development,Government, Defence & Emergency

Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision. 

Why Work With Us?

  • Above Award pay rates
  • A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
  • Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
  • Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home 
  • Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house leadership program
  • Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
  • Salary packaging and novated leases available
  • Access to wellness initiatives 
  • Corporate discounts at five gyms across our shire
  • Generous parental leave 
  • Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire. 
  • Cultural and ceremonial leave.
  • Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
  • So much more..... 

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

For more information please contact - Careers on 03 5871 9222 or email careers@moira.vic.gov.au 

To view Position Description please click the link (or click Apply if on SEEK, Linked In or Indeed).

Candidates may be considered for other roles or positions within the organisation based on their skills and experience

Job Description

Key Responsibilities and Functions 

  • Develop and support a range of Community Development activities across the district.
  • Oversee the successful delivery of the Community Leadership Program.
  • Assist with the community grants program including assessment of applications.
  • Develop and support the delivery of Cultural programs and activities.
  • Develop and support First Nations engagement initiatives and activities including the implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
  • Identify and develop opportunities for Arts and Culture programs and community events across Moira Shire in accordance with approved strategies and programs.
  • Recognise, upskill and celebrate volunteers across the Moira Shire.
  • Support the coordination and facilitation of the Local Safety Committee.
  • Work closely with a range of internal departments including the Economic, Tourism and Recreation, and Communication and Engagement teams as part of the broader approach to community capacity building.
  • Assist in identifying and the implementation of community priorities.
  • Have an understanding of relevant issues that affect communities in regional areas.
  • Research and prepare relevant submissions and grant applications.
  • Prepare written reports, correspondence and other administrative tasks relating to the positions’ area of responsibility.
  • Other duties as tasks within the Community Wellbeing portfolio as required from time to time by the Manager Community Wellbeing.

 

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Selection Criteria

Essential qualifications and experience

  • Relevant qualifications and experience in Community Development or a related field.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Community Development framework and community engagement principles
  • Proven capacity to provide strategic advice to community and Council staff, ensuring the successful delivery of service agreements and alignment with organisational goals.
  • Strong knowledge of the arts and culture industry functions within a regional context.
  • Demonstrated experience in project and event management, risk mitigation and facilitating community consultations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead community meetings, events and training sessions and experience in service coordination and program delivery.
  • Well-developed communication skills including group facilitation, interpersonal, report writing, presentation and negotiation skills.
  • Familiarity with grants, budgeting and procurement processes.

 

Desirable qualifications and experience

  • Previous experience in Local Government
  • Previous demonstrated experience in supervising and managing staff
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