- Temporary Full Time – 12-month Contract
- $127,592 – $141,166 pa (plus 12% super and annual pay increases)
- Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs
Who we are
Surf Coast Shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and is blessed with unique environments from the coast to the hinterland – towns and villages with their own cultures and lifestyles.
The charm and values of coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, and visit to experience an exceptional quality of life.
Surf Coast Shire Council’s workforce is representative of the townships and communities it serves. Our culture is supportive, respectful and connected to our purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive. We empower our people to do their best and be proud of their achievements.
We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.
Your new career
As Coordinator Community Health and Development, you will lead a passionate team committed to strengthening community connection, equity and wellbeing across the Surf Coast Shire.
This role plays a pivotal leadership role in delivering Council’s community development and health and wellbeing priorities, guiding strategic planning, partnerships and place-based initiatives that help our communities thrive at every stage of life.
What you will bring to the role
You’re a collaborative and purpose-driven leader who is passionate about strengthening community connection, equity and wellbeing. You’ll bring a strong understanding of community development principles and are motivated by creating inclusive, place-based outcomes that respond to the diverse needs of our communities.
To thrive in this role you will have:
- Proven experience leading community development, health or social planning initiatives
- Strong leadership capability with the ability to influence, mentor and collaborate
- Experience developing, implementing and evaluating strategies, programs or policies
- The ability to build trust easily and communicate with authenticity and comfortable in advocating for community voices across Council and with external partners.
Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements
- A tertiary qualification in Health, Human or Community Services or a related field with several years of subsequent relevant experience (Qualification check conducted).
- Substantial staff supervision experience in a relevant field.
- Exceptional strategic, policy and program design, monitoring and evaluation skills.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of community development principles and approaches.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of social planning and/or health promotion.
- Demonstrated experience in complex community consultations and engagement including excellent facilitation, negotiation, problem solving, relationship management and advocacy skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of gender equity and preventing gender-based violence theory and practice, including current polices, frameworks and legislation.
- A track record of earning and maintaining the trust and respect of internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in a Local Government environment.
- Experience in conducting community engagement and consultation activities.
- Experience in social policy.
- Current Victorian driver’s licence.
- A current Working With Children Check
- You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
- Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.
What you’ll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.
We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
- Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
- Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
- Purchase of additional annual leave
- Free onsite parking
- Leave loading.
For more information
More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description here.
If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Shannon Fielder, Manager Community Support on 5261 0600.
How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:
- cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria
- copy of your resume.
Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.
Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.
Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 01 February 2026.
Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.
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