Community Partnerships Officer
Job No:
MRSC6067
Location:
Kyneton
Fixed Term Part Time - 60.8 hours per fortnight - until July 2026
$92,760 - $101,125 p.a (pro-rata) plus Super
Position No: 6067
About the role
In this vital role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong partnerships with community groups, networks, and local organisations across the Shire. Your focus will be on strengthening the capacity of these groups to foster inclusion, resilience, and thriving communities. Working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, you will provide tailored support and advice on governance, strategic planning, and operational sustainability. You will lead or contribute to a range of community development initiatives, including the delivery of Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
About you
The ideal candidate for this position is a strategically minded and community-oriented professional who places local people and organisations at the heart of their work. They demonstrate exceptional relationship management skills, with a proven ability to establish and sustain meaningful partnerships across a broad range of stakeholders. With strong project management capability and a collaborative approach, they successfully design and deliver initiatives that foster social connection, inclusion, and community resilience. This individual is adaptable, outcomes-driven, and committed to building community capacity through respectful engagement and genuine collaboration.
Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council
At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.
Staff Benefits
- Flexible Working Arrangements.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 30 June 2025.
Closing Date: 27 June 2025 at 5:00pm.
To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.