Community Activation and Engagement Officer

Job Description

• Great opportunity to support International Students
• 2 days / 14hrs per week
• Contract from 02 Jan 2023 – 29 Dec 2023
• $48.16ph plus 10.5% Superannuation

We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and 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 Community Activation and Engagement Officer is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of innovative projects across the International Education portfolio, to enhance opportunities and supports to international students who are living, working or studying in the 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.
• Tertiary qualifications in social planning, social work, applied social science, community planning, sociology, event management, communications and/or related work experience in related field.
• Sound knowledge of the international education sector and issues affecting international students.
• Experience in the identification, development, implementation and management of projects, events and corporate communications.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong and effective networks and relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage administrative, financial data and other resource systems.
• High level written and oral communication and interpersonal skills including discretion and judgement in dealing with a complex administrative and political environment.
• Proven ability to effectively lead, manage and support staff, colleagues and volunteers.

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)

Please address your covering letter to Mary Mai – (Acting) Community Activation and Engagement Officer – International Students

For further information about the position, please contact Mary Mai – (Acting) Community Activation and Engagement Officer – International Students – Mary.Mai@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm, Sunday 11th December 2022

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.