Partners in Place Project Officer - Spaces for Life and Play

Partners in Place Project Officer - Spaces for Life and Play

Wangaratta, VIC | Temporary Part Time (24 hours per week until September 2028) | $40.02 per hour + super 

Help Shape a Community Where Young People Thrive

We're looking for an enthusiastic and community-minded Partners in Place Project Officer to coordinate the delivery of Spaces for Life and Play, a five-year VicHealth-funded initiative focused on improving social connection, mental wellbeing and opportunities for physical activity for children and young people across the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Working closely with young people, community organisations, health services, schools, government agencies and Council teams, you will coordinate project activities, facilitate meaningful youth participation, build strong partnerships and help create inclusive and welcoming spaces where children and young people can connect, play and thrive.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to long-term community change by embedding prevention, equity and place-based approaches into Council planning, programs and practice. You'll play a key role in project coordination, community engagement, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, while supporting a shared vision of a connected, healthy and resilient community.

What you'll do

• Coordinate the delivery of the Spaces for Life and Play initiative.
• Build strong partnerships across community, health, education and government sectors.
• Facilitate meaningful engagement and participation opportunities with children and young people.
• Support inclusive and accessible approaches that reduce barriers to participation.
• Monitor project progress and contribute to reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement activities.
• Build community and organisational capacity in prevention, health promotion and place-based practice.

What you'll bring

• Experience coordinating projects, programs or community initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience facilitating community engagement or participation activities.
• Excellent organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people.

Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

Joining our team comes with an array of exciting benefits, including:

• Inclusive & Supportive Environment: Be part of a nurturing team that prioritises professional growth and development.
• Ongoing Training & Development: Access continuous learning opportunities to advance your career.
• Corporate Benefits: Enjoy perks such as flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access mental health and wellbeing support.

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. For further enquiries about this position should be directed to Karen Brady, Community & Recreation Coordinator on [email protected]

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 24 August 2026, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

•  Your current contact details;
• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role; 
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explan how your skills and experience meet that criterion. 

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Position Description - 7241 - Partners in Place Project Officer July 2026.pdf