Community Connector Officer

Work with a supportive and passionate team to support the Banyule community

Banyule

City Council is seeking a skilled and community focused Community Connector

Officer to support residents with diverse and sometimes complex needs. In this

varied role, you will provide accessible service navigation, advocacy,

referrals and practical support while building strong partnerships across Council,

community organisations and service providers.

*Why

you'll love this role and what you'll be doing:*

As a Community Connector, you will play a

crucial role in our Community Connections unit. Working as one of Banyule's

Community Connectors, you will help connect community members with information,

services and local opportunities, while building strong relationships with

residents, community organisations and service providers across the

municipality. You'll:

Make

a tangible impact in people's lives by helping residents navigate services,

overcome barriers and access the support they need, particularly those

experiencing vulnerability, isolation, housing insecurity or complex

circumstances.

Be a connector and community builder

with the opportunity to work across Council, local organisations, community

groups and service providers to strengthen partnerships and improve outcomes

for the Banyule community.

Work in a diverse and dynamic role

that combines direct community support, outreach, community development,

partnership building, advocacy, service planning and project work. No two days

are the same.

Balance strategic and frontline

work, combining direct engagement with residents alongside partnership

management, service mapping, outreach and community planning activities.

What you'll bring/what we are looking for

You will bring a respectful, inclusive and person-centred

approach, along with the ability to work confidently with people from a wide

range of backgrounds and circumstances. To succeed in this role, you will have:

Tertiary

qualifications in social sciences, social work, health, community development

or a related field and/or a minimum of three years of experience in similar

role.

Experience

in working with people with complex needs and ability to understand and work effectively with people of different

abilities, cultures and socio-economic circumstances.

Knowledge

and/or understanding of service systems including Ageing, Disability, Mental

Health, Community and Wellbeing services.

Experience planning, delivering and

evaluating programs that uplift community outcomes, with a focus on inclusion,

access and equity.

Demonstrated ability to work independently

and collaboratively with a diverse range of people, including colleagues,

organisations and members of the community.

Demonstrated

experiencing dealing with complex community issues and applying an

intersectional lens to problem solving.

Excellent written and verbal communication

skills and the ability to maintain web based information on local services.

Pre-employment requirements

Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Working With Children's Check

What we offer:

A permanent,

full-time, position with hybrid working and a monthly RDO

Salary $101,202.68 to $110,025.50 (dependent on

experience) per annum plus super

26

weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave

– partner

Ongoing

learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being

initiatives

Ready to make an impact?

Join Banyule

• in a meaningful career opportunity - connecting community members with the
• services, information and support they need by providing service navigation,
• referrals, advocacy and practical assistance
• How to apply

For more

information about this position, please download a copy of the PD on the job

application page. If you have any questi0ons please call Jane Nixonon *0403 658

570*.

To apply

for this position, please submit your resume, and a cover letter addressing the

Key Selection Criteria, and complete the job application screening question

found on the application form.

Applications close: 15 October 2026at

11:45 PM.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility: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 [email protected]

Our Values: At

Banyule, our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and

inclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are looking

for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positive

outcomes for our people and the community we serve.

Community Vision: We

in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We

are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.

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.