Library Social Worker

Library Social Worker 

• Salary Range Band 6 $95,799 - $104,420 plus 11.5% Super 
• Permanent Full time 
• We are a diverse & inclusive council based in St Kilda with a positive culture and flexible working arrangements possible 

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

What’s the role all about 

This exciting new role will see you support vulnerable community members to link into services and supports they need to improve health and wellbeing outcomes, build internal capacity of frontline staff in understanding and responding to working with people who have multiple and complex needs, maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholder's and provide advice on policies and procedures and deliver situational training an debriefing.

Ideally this role would suit a pro-active and solutions focused individual who has extensive experience in:

• Working with and supporting vulnerable community members experiencing a range of complex issues.
• Working with community-based organisations to maximise community outcomes.
• Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships.
• Building capacity and confidence within teams to support community members who experience vulnerabilities.

We have a passionate and driven team who all work together to deliver outcomes that positively benefit our community.  

1 x full-time permanent opportunity 

What you might do 

• Facilitate  improved health and wellbeing outcomes for vulnerable community members.
• Drive the development of training and process and procedures that support frontline staff and vulnerable community members
• Build strong relationships with key community stakeholders to optimise community outcomes.

Who we are looking for 

• Tertiary and/or post graduate studies in Social Work
• Significant experience working with community members experiencing complex     vulnerabilities.  
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality submission’s, reports and represent Council across a number of forums.
• Experience in building the internal capacity of frontline staff in understanding and responding to working with people who have multiple and complex needs.

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all take accountability to put our community first. Together we work, creatively and strategically we think and with courage comes growth and with integrity we perform. 

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs 
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!  
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work   
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents 
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

• Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia                                                   
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Employee type Working with Children Check

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version  
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).  

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

For further information please contact Bridget Monro-Hobbs, Manager Community Services on phone 0422 528 283 and email bridget.monro-hobbs@portphillip.vic.gov.au  

Applications close 11.59pm Tuesday 1 April 2025

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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