Salary commencing from $141,366 Total Employment Package
Permanent or Senior Officer Contract up until 20 March 2026

We are the City of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

City of Melbourne are currently seeking a dynamic Senior Governance Practitioner to define the role of Coordinator Council Business. Acting as the principle governance advisor to the organisation, our Executive Leaders and Councillors, you will ensure that City of Melbourne continues to function as an effective and efficient government. This is a truly exciting opportunity to expand on your existing strengths and take the next step in your career to make a real difference to our amazing capital city.

Through creating a constructive culture, you will provide strategic direction and day to day guidance and support to a team of four direct reports, and occasional specialist contractors. You will set them up for success by ensuring that they are well equipped to effectively deliver key statutory obligations, policy, development and projects, all whilst ensuring that staff understand and meet the expectations of their role within the team.

As a team, you will have an incredibly broad range of responsibilities including; ensuring that both the Council and Future Melbourne Committee function according to the requirements of the Council’s Governance Rules and the Local Government Act, processing delegations and authorisations and Freedom of Information requests, providing advice on information privacy matters and maintaining various statutory and non-statutory registers and processes.

Critical to your success will be your meticulous eye for detail combined with your strategic ‘big picture’ thinking, and strong understanding of the key role governance plays in an organisation. You will have sound judgement and the ability to provide high level strategic advice in a complex environment that has significant potential to impact the reputation of City of Melbourne.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in a governance-related position within a complex, political environment.
• Demonstrated ability and extensive knowledge to maintain organisation-wide (statutory) registers and other procedural requirements to ensure compliance of: Freedom of Information, Information Privacy, Council meetings, Council election procedures and processes, and other governance-related policies.
• Experience in project management and managing project teams, including the ability to coordinate complex processes with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (using MS office suite) with attention to detail, including the ability to: provide advice on a range of complex issues, review and prepare written guidelines, policies, procedures, reports, briefs and business letters.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work with changing priorities in a high pressure/high volume area in support of statutory requirements and appropriate corporate and branch initiatives.
• Ability to manage staff and workloads of the Governance Branch in the absence of the Director Governance.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the position description and physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information. 

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter (no more than one page)
• respond to the following application questions, which will appear as part of the application form:

1. What inspired you to apply to this role? (no more than 500 words)
2. What capabilities will you bring to the role? (no more than 500 words)
3. How will you transform your workforce to work in a constructive culture? (no more than 500 words)
4. What are you salary expectations?

Please address your covering letter to Michael Tonta, Director Governance.

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Thursday 11 February 2021.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a national criminal check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing in the role. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

$77,352 plus 9.5% Superannuation (pro rata)
Maximum Term Contract Part Time Regular* up until 16 February 2024
*4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday - negotiable)

We are the City of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

Reporting to the Coordinator Parenting Services, you will be responsible for the daily operation and implementation of Parenting Support services within Family Services; building positive relationships with colleagues, children and their families.

As a highly experienced and sensitive early childhood educator, you will plan, deliver and evaluate parent-focussed programs for families in the community. Working closely with other family services staff and external organisations, the goal of supported playgroups and parenting programs will be to enhance the skills of parents who have been identified as requiring additional support. With a strong understanding of child development, you will identify the need for developmental assessment or individual parenting support and coordinate parenting education programs across the municipality, including encouraging and promoting participation by families.

Previous experience working with interpreters and a relevant community language is highly desirable.

This role will require you have a current Victorian driver’s licence.

If this sounds like you, and you want to come to work with an organisation that not only compensates you well but believes in team work and a positive culture – then we want to hear from you!

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Tertiary qualifications within the Early Childhood field with a post graduate qualification in Special Education or other relevant tertiary qualifications and experience.
• Knowledge of child and family centred practice and current issues in the early childhood field.
• Commitment to the principles of an integrated team model of service delivery and an ability to work as part of a team and/or independently.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• An ability to work effectively with diverse cultural, socio-economic, language and ability groups.
• Proven ability to initiate, develop, implement and evaluate a range of innovative individual and group parenting programs for families and children who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or have special needs.
• Proven experience in providing professional development training and /or parent education.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

Please be advised as part of your application you will be required to submit certified copies of your tertiary qualification in a related field such as Early Childhood field with a post graduate qualification in Special Education or other relevant tertiary qualifications. 

The successful applicant will be required to undergo various pre-employment checks such as: Working with Children Check, Victorian Police Check and a medical.

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter, outlining your relevant experience (no more than one page)
• attach certified copies of your qualifications as outlined above in the ‘ You can bring…’section
• respond to the following application questions, which will appear as part of the application form:

1. Please indicate your experience in parenting education and early years (no more than 500 words).
2. Please indicate your availability to commence in the role. 

Please address your covering letter to Anita Marsden, (Acting) Team Leader Family Services.

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Sunday 31 January 2021.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a national criminal check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing in the role.  For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

89,674 plus 9.5% Superannuation

Maximum Term Contract to 16 August 2021

We are the City of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community.  Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference 

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

The Senior Event Coordinator is part of the Premier Event team that delivers a number of events and programs for Council such as Melbourne Music Week, New Year’s Eve, Moomba, Melbourne Fashion Week and Knowledge Week, plus a number of Melbourne Celebrations events. The Senior Event Coordinator will have the opportunity to work on two or more events during the course of a year.

Within this role you will be primarily responsible for providing high level event coordination and delivery for Melbourne Fashion Week's major runways and events as well as components of other events across the Tourism and Events Branch. This involves assisting with event programming, operations, production, event delivery, financial monitoring, stakeholder engagement, Council liaison and provision of input into marketing and commercial plans.

Our ideal candidate will have strong experience in developing and producing large-scale public programs or events, a sound understanding and experience in fashion runway event production and delivery, be creative yet able to work within Council frameworks, be well organised and detail-focussed, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will be passionate about events and festivals and be ahead of trends in their concepts, benchmarking against interstate and international events.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Demonstrated experience in fashion runway development, production and delivery and an understanding of the fashion industry.
• Proven project management skills including the ability to provide input into the planning process, manage project plans and manage budgets.
• Experience in a senior supporting role within a large event team and a proven ability to understand complex reporting lines and manage competing demands.
• Understanding of operational and risk management issues relating to major events.
• Experience coordinating multiple event components in both a business and community event environment.
• Understanding of programming structures and requirements within events.
• Demonstrated understanding of or experience with marketing, ticketing, sponsorship and PR/media requirements within events.
• Skills in event administration including preparation of event plans, reports, correspondence, papers, database management and general office duties.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter, responding to the selection criteria (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’
  
  

Please address your covering letter to Fiona Twist, Premier Events Manager, Tourism and Events

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Sunday 31 January 2021

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.  If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check.  For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

$64,783 plus 9.5% Superannuation (prorata)

Permanent Part Time Irregular

We are the City of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community.  Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference 

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

As the Multimedia and Events Officer you will work closely with other members of the Melbourne Library Service to provide high quality library and information services to the community.

You will be responsible for the following key outcomes:

• Delivery of excellent customer services to library users
• Assisting in the provision of the City of Melbourne makerspace services and equipment, including digital designing, information assistance with library wide services, programs and events
• Provision of administrative support for library makerspace services, events, maintenance and operations
• Assisting in the support of technologies provided to users and staff by City of Melbourne Libraries.

We are looking for someone with attention to detail and flexibility with the ability to take on extra shifts at any library service point. 

All positions within the Melbourne Library Service are not fixed at one location and may be required to relocate dependent on business needs.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Relevant qualification (e.g. Certificate 3 and above in multimedia, graphic design, programming or visual arts); and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with high level literacy, numeracy and technology skills.
• Ability to engage with users and enhance their experience with the library service.
• Ability to effectively deal with challenging situations, resolve problems and diffuse potential conflict to deliver optimal outcomes.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and utilise technology with an interest in emerging technologies, such as 3d Printing, Music and Video Production Software, Craft and sewing equipment, Graphic design Software, electronics and computer programming.
• Ability to support the delivery of effective technology training to all staff and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide services and programs to all sections of the community, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter, responding to the selection criteria (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Ben Kolaitis, Emerging and Creative Technologies Team Leader, Creative City.

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Wednesday 3 February 2021

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.  If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check.  For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

$89,674 plus 9.5% Superannuation
Permanent

We are the City of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community.  Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

Working across the six branches that constitute City of Melbourne Libraries, the Library Social Worker supports library staff in understanding and responding to homelessness and working with people who have multiple and complex needs.

This frontline role contributes to the City of Melbourne’s commitment to provide a welcoming and safe library service, and is responsible for maintaining a number of stakeholder relationships across the City of Melbourne and with key external stakeholders, including community service providers (homelessness, mental health, drug and alcohol, children’s services, domestic violence services), police, hospital services and Victorian and Australian government partners.

This exciting role sees the City of Melbourne embark on a new way of welcoming and supporting library patrons. The role requires frontline social work experience, strong collaborative capabilities and the ability to establish systems and processes that will ensure ongoing success.

Please be advised as part of your application you will need to submit certified copies of your qualification as listed below.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Bachelor of Social Work recognised by AASW or qualifications such as Behavioural Science, Counselling, Psychology, Family Therapy, Community Social Service and relevant work experience.
• Experience in working with people with complex needs, with specialist knowledge in homelessness, mental health and/or drug and alcohol responses.
• Program administrative skills including facilitating, monitoring and improving programs.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build networks and collaboratively problem solve.
• Demonstrable presentation, training and communication (both verbal and written) skills.
• Knowledge and/or understanding of public libraries is desirable.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter, responding to the selection criteria (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’
• attach copies of your qualifications of your qualifications as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Kathryn Donkin, Library Branch and Operations Team Leader.

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Sunday 31 January 2021.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a national criminal check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing in the role.  For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

$55,885 plus 9.5% Superannuation (pro rata for part time)

• Permanent
• Permanent Part Time (four hours per day, five days per week)
• Maximum Term Contract Part Time up until October 2021 (Thursdays and Fridays)

We are the City of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community.  Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

City of Melbourne are currently seeking three Assistant Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III) to join our North Melbourne Children’s Centre. We have one permanent (full time) position, one permanent part time position working four hours per day, five days per week and one part time position working Thursdays and Fridays up until October 2021.

As the Assistant Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III), you will provide high quality education and care for all children accessing our services. You will be guided by the Early Childhood Educator and share responsibility for ensuring that the program reflects current best practice, and meets the individual needs of each child participating in the program. Programs will be informed by ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming’ Early Years Learning Frameworks.

Currently these Assistant Early Childhood Educator positions are located at the North Melbourne Children’s Centre, however educators can be required to move across the City of Melbourne managed Children’s Centres. These being; Hotham Hub Children’s Centre and North Melbourne Children’s Centre. All services are open 7.30am to 6.00pm with shifts allocated to meet service requirements.

Please be advised as part of your application you will need to submit certified copies of your qualification as listed below.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Approved Certificate III children’s services qualification or approved equivalent qualification.
• Experience working in an Early Childhood Services environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the National Quality Framework, which includes the National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework and Regulations.
• Good interpersonal, oral and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with children, families and staff.
• Ability to engage ethically, and respect the diversity and abilities of children and families.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative in day to day work and problem solving.
• Ability to liaise with, support and follow directions given by Diploma \ Degree qualified educators.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter (no more than one page)
• attach certified copies of your qualifications of your qualifications as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Maree Rabach, North Melbourne Childcare Centre Coordinator.

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Sunday 31 January 2021.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a national criminal check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing in the role.  For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

$77,352 plus 9.5% Superannuation (pro rata)
Permanent Part Time (28 hours per week)

We are the City of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community.  Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

The role of the Operations Librarian is to provide high quality library and information services to the community. In particular you will be required to:

• ensure rostered front of house staff provide excellent customer service
• ensure customer related activities at the service point operate effectively
• lead and manage the library’s shelving team ensuring collection maintenance activities at the service point are carried out efficiently and effectively
• recruit, induct and train shelving staff

Our ideal candidate will be a flexible self-starter with an operational focus and outstanding people management skills. You will value knowledge sharing and ensure that all staff are informed and competent with operational processes. With a high level interface with the public, you will have the ability to respond to varied situations in an appropriate and flexible manner in order to deliver effective outcomes.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships, partnerships and networks and efficiently manage high volume interactions.
• Ability to develop, deliver and manage high quality customer service in a library or similar work environment.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations, resolve problems and diffuse potential conflict
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities within a high volume environment and deliver on individual and team work timetable.
• Previous experience in library service operations and people management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide services and programs to all sections of the community, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and all abilities.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• respond to the selection criteria, in a separate document (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Kathryn Donkin, Library Branch and Operations Team Leader.

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Sunday 31 January 2021.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a national criminal check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing in the role.  For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

$89,674 plus 9.5% Superannuation
Permanent

We are the City Of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community.  Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

Reporting into the Co-Ordinator of Family Support and Counselling, your role will be to provide a range of individual and group services, including therapeutic counselling with families with children from the ages of 0 to 18 years. These families will come from various language, cultural and socio-economic groups and your role is to strengthen families and improve circumstances for children.

As a senior member of the team you will deliver high quality individual and group programs across the City of Melbourne. You will work within City of Melbourne’s integrated family services model and participate in planning, implementing and evaluating service provision.

We are seeking a senior practitioner with significant experience of working with families and children experiencing vulnerability.

You will demonstrate exceptional communication skills to work across a wide range of people within a complex environment. You will work as part of an integrated team who are committed to delivering our vision for CoM families and children.

Location… We are recruiting for the position to be located across multiple sites within the City of Melbourne municipality. Positions within Community Services are not fixed at the one location and you may be required from time to time to relocate dependant on operational requirements.

Please be advised as part of your application you will need to submit certified copies of your qualification as listed below.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Demonstrate an awareness and knowledge of and adhere to all legislative requirements pertaining to the position; The Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005, Children, Youth and Families Act, 2005 and Child Safe Standards. 
• Bachelor of Social Work recognised by AASW or qualifications such as Behavioural Science, Counselling, Psychology, Family Therapy, Community Social Service and with extensive relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of relevant theoretical frameworks for working with families, knowledge of child development and demonstrated skills in assessment, case management and a range of family intervention models.
• Demonstrated skills in culturally competent practice, family violence, mental health and trauma.
• Commitment to the principles of an integrated team model of service delivery and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work effectively with the diversity of cultural, socioeconomic, language, ability groups and LGBTIQ community  from which service users, the community and staff may come.
• Highly developed case work and case management skills and ability to manage a caseload of vulnerable families, children and adolescents with complex needs.
• Demonstrated skills in supervision of staff and students.

Desirable

• Current Victorian Driver’s licence.
• Group work experience, designing and facilitating parent support / therapeutic groups.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter (no more than one page
• respond to the selection criteria, in a separate document (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’
• attach certified copies of your qualifications as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Michelle Gale, Co-Ordinator Family Support and Counselling.

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Sunday 7 February 2021.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a national criminal check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing in the role. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

$127,641 plus 9.5% Superannuation
Maximum Term Contract up until February 2024

We are the City Of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community.  Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

As the Legal Counsel – Planning you will work collaboratively with operational areas across Council, with a focus on planning scheme amendments and interpretation of the Melbourne Planning Scheme in respect of land use and development permit applications. You will provide advocacy services and support on behalf of the Council at Planning Panels Victoria and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal with a focus on Planning and Environment Law.

You will be required to provide well-considered, current and sound legal and related advice on strategic planning and statutory planning work-cycle including applications, reviews, failure appeals and planning scheme amendments. Furthermore you will appear and advocate at planning related legal and quasi-legal matters including VCAT, Planning Panels, Building Appeals Board and the Magistrates’ Court including directions hearings, mentions, compulsory conferences, interlocutory applications, hearings, cost applications and appeals.

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in enabling the making of decisions following the application of the common law and the interpretation of statutory enactments. Highly developed interpersonal, consultative, negotiation and presentation skills will be key to your success.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience of planning and environment law, the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and an ability to identify issues and limitations that affect Local Government.
• Proven ability to conduct legal proceedings in courts, tribunals and panels both led and unled.
• Demonstrated and current experience in advocacy and appearance work at Planning Panels Victoria, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (both led and unled).
• Demonstrated and current experience in cross examination of expert and lay witnesses and satisfactory completion of the Bar Readers’ Course would be beneficial.
• Proven ability to provide clear, specialist, expert and strategic legal advice on complex and sensitive matters with a focus on planning and environment law.
• Proven interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, particularly in the provision of expert, accurate, confidential and sensitive advice and support to the Council and corporate management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and participate in projects relating to the development, implementation and review of major organisational legal issues and initiatives

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

How to apply… 

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter, responding to the selection criteria (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Kim Wood, Chief Legal Counsel.

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Sunday 21 February 2021.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a national criminal check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing in the role.  For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

$127,641 plus 9.5% Superannuation
Maximum Term Contract up until February 2024

We are the City Of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

The Legal branch at City of Melbourne, works to meet the various needs of the Council in respect of local government legislative requirements and processes to assist the Council to achieve its corporate goals.

Your role as Legal Counsel, will be to provide high quality and strategic legal and related advice and support to the Council and its functions. You will provide legal services in relation to all aspects of the powers, duties and functions of the Council and to all members of the Council. You will be committed to the overarching obligations as an officer of the Court and to the integrity of the law and its conduct, which are fundamental and will not be compromised. In addition you will act consistently with the Model Litigant Guidelines.

Our ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and comfortable managing multiple matters at any one time. Providing expert advice to manage and minimise risk (both financial and reputational) in relation to decisions and implementation of Council’s strategies will be fundamental to your success.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Admission to practice the Supreme Court of Victoria and holder of a current practising certificate to practice in Victoria.
• Demonstrated experience in legal practice relevant to compliance, enforcement, property, planning and other areas of law relevant to local government.
• Proven ability to provide clear, specialist, expert and strategic legal advice on complex and sensitive matters and conduct legal proceedings in courts and tribunals.
• High level writing and verbal communication and computer literacy skills with an ability to communicate in plain clear language.
• Proven interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, particularly in the provision of expert, accurate, confidential and sensitive advice and support to the Council and corporate management.  Ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and participate in projects relating to the development, implementation and review of major organisational legal issues and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to use a positive and proactive approach to problem solving, and to work to multiple and demanding timelines.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

How to apply… 

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter, responding to the selection criteria (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Kim Wood, Chief Legal Counsel.

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Sunday 21 February 2021.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a national criminal check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing in the role.  For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. 

School Crossing Supervisors - multiple opportunities!

• $24.39 per hour plus 9.5% Superannuation
• 15 hours per fortnight (7.5 hours per week)
• Maximum Term Contract up to 4 years (Part Time Regular)

We are the City of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community.  Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

City of Melbourne often recruits for school crossings in various locations throughout the City of Melbourne municipality.

If you are available during school crossing hours, 8:15 to 9:00am and 3:15 to 4:00pm Monday to Friday then maybe a School Crossing Supervisor position would be ideal for you!

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

The School Crossing Supervisor will work across the City of Melbourne municipality ensuring the safety of children and pedestrians crossing the road and will be the friendly face that kids remember and trust. If you enjoy the outdoors and interacting with the public this role may be for you. 

This role would be of benefit to someone who currently resides close to the City of Melbourne municipality.

All uniforms, equipment and training will be provided.

We are looking for people who will have…

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed customer service skills and demonstrated ability to be professional, discrete and courteous and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to develop and maintain skills through ongoing training.
• Ability to acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of legislation relative to duties.
• Ability to work well autonomously and in a team, contributing constructively to team outcomes.

We recruit for these positions all year round.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

This is a rewarding and an important role within the community that is valued and respected by parents, children and road users. If you are interested, please Apply Now to be considered for upcoming roles.

Please note, prospective School Crossing Supervisors will be required to undergo a police check and have a current Working with Children Check.

To register your interest please click on the Apply Now button below and:

• attach your resume and cover letter

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

Please address your applications to Waldemar Gorecki, School Crossing Coordinator.

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Sunday 14 February 2021.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.  If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check.  For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.