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Barrbunin Beek Programs and Projects Coordinator
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Job Description
**Please note that this is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
Help strengthen connection, culture and community through meaningful programs and partnerships at Banyule’s Barrbunin Beek Gathering Place.
At Banyule City Council, we are dedicated to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to deliver initiatives grounded in respect, inclusion and self-determination.
We’re looking for a culturally responsive professional with strong community connections and experience working with Victorian Aboriginal communities, Traditional Owner groups and the Aboriginal service sector.
You’ll play a key role in designing, delivering and strengthening programs and initiatives that respond to community priorities, building trusted partnerships and ensuring outcomes are practical, relevant and impactful.
Why you'll love this role and what you’ll do
This role offers the opportunity to do meaningful work that supports connection, culture and community wellbeing. Working at Barrbunin Beek Gathering Place, you’ll help bring programs, projects and partnerships to life in a way that reflects community priorities and strengthens access, inclusion and social outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It’s a role with purpose, variety, and the chance to contribute to work that has a lasting, positive impact.
You will:
Support the development, coordination and delivery of programs and projects at Barrbunin Beek Gathering Place.
Work with the Coordinator and Committee of Management to support the development and implementation of the strategic plan and action plan.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, networks and stakeholders, and represent the Committee in engagement opportunities.
Help identify and pursue funding opportunities to support staffing, resources and strategic priorities.
Support safe and effective operations, including OH&S compliance, auspice arrangements and project deliverables.
What you'll bring/what we are looking for
We’re looking for a culturally responsive and community-connected professional who leads with respect, listens well and understands how to work in genuine partnership with the community. You’ll bring strong experience in community engagement, project delivery, and partnership building, along with the ability to navigate relationships, support good governance, and contribute to work grounded in cultural understanding, collaboration, and practical action.
Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in community engagement, capacity building and development.
Strong ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and to build trusted partnerships with stakeholders.
Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation, with the ability to support projects from ideas through to delivery.
Experience working with Committees of Management, and the ability to advocate, influence and work collaboratively to achieve community outcomes.
Sound understanding of local government, along with good administrative and financial management skills.
Pre-employment requirements
Working with Children Check
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
What we offer:
A fixed-term (until 30 June 2027), part-time role (FTE 0.8 or 34 Hours per week – Monday to Thursday)
Salary range $87,894.97 to $95,609.78 per annum plus super (dependent on experience)
For comparison, at full-time, this is equivalent to $98,255.03 to $106,820.88 per annum.
26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave - partner
Flexible work arrangements that support personal well-being alongside professional commitments
Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria from the position description, and please also respond to the two screening questions in the application form.
For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Zali Mifsud on 0400 522 049.
Applications close: 22 April 2026 at 11:45 PM .
Why choose Banyule? Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. You'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.
Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au
Our Values : Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.
Diversity Statement : Our community is made up of diverse cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.
To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025 .
Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians : Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land, and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.
Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.
Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment : Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation, we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.
Help strengthen connection, culture and community through meaningful programs and partnerships at Banyule’s Barrbunin Beek Gathering Place.
At Banyule City Council, we are dedicated to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to deliver initiatives grounded in respect, inclusion and self-determination.
We’re looking for a culturally responsive professional with strong community connections and experience working with Victorian Aboriginal communities, Traditional Owner groups and the Aboriginal service sector.
You’ll play a key role in designing, delivering and strengthening programs and initiatives that respond to community priorities, building trusted partnerships and ensuring outcomes are practical, relevant and impactful.
Why you'll love this role and what you’ll do
This role offers the opportunity to do meaningful work that supports connection, culture and community wellbeing. Working at Barrbunin Beek Gathering Place, you’ll help bring programs, projects and partnerships to life in a way that reflects community priorities and strengthens access, inclusion and social outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It’s a role with purpose, variety, and the chance to contribute to work that has a lasting, positive impact.
You will:
Support the development, coordination and delivery of programs and projects at Barrbunin Beek Gathering Place.
Work with the Coordinator and Committee of Management to support the development and implementation of the strategic plan and action plan.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, networks and stakeholders, and represent the Committee in engagement opportunities.
Help identify and pursue funding opportunities to support staffing, resources and strategic priorities.
Support safe and effective operations, including OH&S compliance, auspice arrangements and project deliverables.
What you'll bring/what we are looking for
We’re looking for a culturally responsive and community-connected professional who leads with respect, listens well and understands how to work in genuine partnership with the community. You’ll bring strong experience in community engagement, project delivery, and partnership building, along with the ability to navigate relationships, support good governance, and contribute to work grounded in cultural understanding, collaboration, and practical action.
Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in community engagement, capacity building and development.
Strong ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and to build trusted partnerships with stakeholders.
Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation, with the ability to support projects from ideas through to delivery.
Experience working with Committees of Management, and the ability to advocate, influence and work collaboratively to achieve community outcomes.
Sound understanding of local government, along with good administrative and financial management skills.
Pre-employment requirements
Working with Children Check
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
What we offer:
A fixed-term (until 30 June 2027), part-time role (FTE 0.8 or 34 Hours per week – Monday to Thursday)
Salary range $87,894.97 to $95,609.78 per annum plus super (dependent on experience)
For comparison, at full-time, this is equivalent to $98,255.03 to $106,820.88 per annum.
26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave - partner
Flexible work arrangements that support personal well-being alongside professional commitments
Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria from the position description, and please also respond to the two screening questions in the application form.
For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Zali Mifsud on 0400 522 049.
Applications close: 22 April 2026 at 11:45 PM .
Why choose Banyule? Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. You'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.
Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au
Our Values : Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.
Diversity Statement : Our community is made up of diverse cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.
To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025 .
Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians : Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land, and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.
Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.
Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment : Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation, we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.
