Connected Hume Partnerships Officer

Overview

Hume City Council, a rapidly growing and culturally diverse local government in Victoria, Australia, invites applications for a Connected Hume Partnerships Officer on a fixed-term full-time contract over two years. The position is part of the Community Health & Wellbeing team and offers an annual salary of $99526.96 plus superannuation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, coordination, and submission of the Partners in Place Plan including strategic direction, theory of change, annual plans, and budget alignment with VicHealth timelines and approval protocols.
• Manage and support the design and rollout of Connected Hume projects consistent with VicHealth's Neighbourhood and Built Systems prevention priorities and the Council’s Plan 2025-2029.
• Facilitate and strengthen the Connected Hume Place-Based Coalition, encompassing leaders from community, government, non-government, and sector groups to promote collective health and wellbeing actions.
• Build and sustain effective partnerships with community groups, neighborhood centers, health and social service providers, schools, and other stakeholders across the municipality.
• Engage priority groups—especially First Peoples and Culturally and Racially Marginalised communities—in co-designing neighborhood activation and health-focused initiatives.
• Implement culturally respectful and inclusive community engagement strategies that incorporate health equity in project planning, execution, and governance.
• Comply with VicHealth Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plan demands, including data gathering, reflective learning sessions, and evaluations at program level.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous enhancement within the SPHC Unit by sharing insights and lessons from Connected Hume to guide future prevention efforts.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Proven track record in planning and executing community-based programs or projects within health, social services, local government or community sectors.
• Knowledge of Place-Based health promotion and prevention frameworks focusing on long-term planning, systems thinking, and health equity principles.
• Experience engaging with First Peoples and Culturally and Racially Marginalised groups through culturally safe co-design methods that ensure meaningful participation in health initiatives.
• Familiarity with VicHealth’s Partners in Place program, prevention system frameworks and MEL processes or quick adaptability to learn these.
• Competence in stakeholder engagement and partnership management across government, non-government organizations and community groups.
• Capability in program reporting, monitoring, evaluation, milestone tracking and financial reconciliation is desirable.
• Understanding of local government functions and planning systems is an advantage though not mandatory.
• Tertiary degree or higher qualification in Public Health, Health Promotion, Community Development, Social Planning, Project Management or related disciplines; alternative formal qualifications coupled with significant relevant experience are considered.
• Possession of a current driver's license is required.

Importance of Diversity and Safety

Hume City Council is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It promotes opportunities for people of all ages, disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and culturally diverse backgrounds. The council enforces rigorous background checks including reference verifications, Working with Children Check, and criminal record screenings, reinforcing its commitment as a child-safe environment.

Organizational Values

• Continuous improvement and a focus on progress over perfection.
• Inclusive culture where everyone is respected and safety is prioritized.
• Accountability and empowerment for all team members to meet commitments.
• A commitment to achieving best outcomes for the Hume community.

Additional Details

This role offers a competitive remuneration package combined with professional development and a supportive work environment.