• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 6 ( $97,273 - $105,392) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about enabling diverse communities to flourish? Do you have experience working with diverse communities and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and communities to design and deliver opportunities for communities to thrive, contribute and participate.

The Access and Inclusion Unit has an exciting opportunity for a Diversity Project Officer to join the team. As our Diversity Project Officer, you will collaborate on team based approaches and support strategies and plans for interculturalism, language services and inclusion policy. You will strengthen community connections, build capacity as well as develop and maintain collaborative and strategic alliances with colleagues, partners and community groups to support and develop Council's community development initiatives that build a welcoming and inclusive City.

Key Responsibilities

• The implementation of strategies and plans for interculturalism, language services policy, access and inclusion.
• Support and facilitate other Council departments to develop and implement projects and programs which respond to the needs of diverse communities identified in strategies.
• Develop and manage partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Community Development / Social Policy / Health Policy or related disciplines with relevant experience or lesser formal qualification with substantial experience.
• Demonstrated community development skills and experience in developing, planning, and delivering projects preferably within a community/local government context with a commitment to access and equity outcomes.
• Proven ability to support the implementation of strategies and plans documenting and reporting progress and achievements.
• Well-developed collaboration and facilitation skills with the capacity to build partnerships across sectors, with staff and communities to enable participation and engagement of a diversity of skills, experiences and backgrounds.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated experience in report writing, and submissions providing relevant analysis and data.
• Well-developed problem solving skills that produce cooperative outcomes within a team environment and with the ability to adapt communications to identified need and/or purpose of the audience with varied levels of understanding and experience.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work with a friendly, supportive and professional team;
• Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a culture-driven organisation;
• Enjoy working in a 6-star green star rated building close to public transport and food hubs.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6815345

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a covering letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application, including the names of three (3) referees.

Enquiries: Should you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Catherine Dwyer, Coordinator Access & Inclusion on 9688 0390, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 12 October 2025

Equal Oppoertunity Employer

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.