Community Impact and Partnerships Officer Full-time Job

About the job

Exciting new role

Band 6: $94K - $103K per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

Full time, permanent role commencing early 2026

About the role

As part of our commitment to collective impact approaches outlined in the Glen Eira Council Plan 2025-2029, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a connected, resilient, and inclusive community.

This role supports Glen Eira City Council’s commitment to inclusive, connected, and resilient communities by improving access to services for vulnerable and minority groups. It strengthens the capacity of local organisations through collaboration and place-based initiatives, while promoting equity, cultural safety, and awareness of anti-racism and anti-Semitism.

What you’ll do:

Build strong partnerships with community organisations, residents, and key stakeholders.

Collaborate with leaders across the not-for-profit and Neighbourhood House sectors.

Drive capacity-building initiatives that empower community organisations.

Embed Wellbeing Economy principles into practice—anti-racism, equity, social cohesion, sustainability, and long-term wellbeing.

Co-design and deliver impactful programs that respond to local needs.

Facilitate collaboration between community organisations and Council to address shared challenges.

About you

You are a skilled community development professional with experience in community leadership capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative project delivery. You bring a strong understanding of equity, anti-racism, and wellbeing principles, and can foster community partnerships that drive inclusive, sustainable outcomes.

The following is also required:

A degree or diploma in relation to social sciences, planning, health promotion or community development with at least 3 years relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications and substantial experience in a comparable role.

Experience in the development of project plans.

Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement, including the ability to support and inform shared projects and initiatives.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check and evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description

To view a copy please visit the Council Careers page: https://careers.gleneira.vic.gov.au/jobs/search

What’s on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

Hybrid work environment - Average of 3 days in the office

Flexible work options and a supportive team

Access to paid training and participation in Council’s Learning and Development programs

Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements

Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Apply NOW!

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

Attach your resume

Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Applications close: 10 December 2025

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Lana Cari, Coordinator Community Strengthening on 9524 3800 or email LCari@gleneira.vic.gov.au

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.

Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on Aboriginal@gleneira.vic.gov.au

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.

The City of Glen Eira is located in Melbournes south-east suburbs, approximately 10 kilometres from Melbournes central business district. It includes the suburbs of Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Carnegie, Caulfield, Caulfield East, Caulfield North, Caulfield South, Elsternwick, Gardenvale, Glen Huntly, McKinnon, Murrumbeena, Ormond and part of the suburbs of Brighton East and St Kilda East.
At Glen Eira City Council we work to develop an inclusive and caring community where everyone can feel they belong. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the decision-making, which leads to achieving the best possible health, safety and lifestyle options within the City.
We offer our employees a great range of benefits including flexible work arrangements; training opportunities; an employee assistance program; health and wellbeing programs; excellent leave entitlements; a social club; and reward and recognition programs.
We are committed to the values of collaboration, respect, service excellence, integrity and innovation. These values underpin everything we do. No matter what position is held, commitment to these values will ensure we remain an excellent place to work and highly regarded by residents, customers and the community.