Footscray Place Officer

• Temporary Full-Time (2 years)
• Band 6 ($99,705 - $108,027) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.

The Opportunity

Maribyrnong City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded Footscray Place Officer to join our Economic Development team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the experience of everyone who lives, works, visits and invests in Footscray.

As part of our Footscray Welcome Crew, you'll be a visible and approachable Council representative, building relationships with traders, businesses, residents and visitors while helping deliver initiatives that make Footscray an even better place to be.

If you're someone who enjoys connecting with people, solving problems, activating public spaces and making a genuine impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a visible and approachable Council presence throughout the Footscray CBD.
• Build trusted relationships with traders, businesses, residents, visitors and community organisations.
• Provide local information, wayfinding and practical support.
• Identify emerging issues and coordinate referrals to the appropriate Council teams.
• Support festivals, events, pop-up trading and other place activation initiatives.
• Encourage shopfront improvements and activation of vacant commercial spaces.
• Work collaboratively with businesses, creatives, property owners and community partners to bring new ideas to life.
• Capture local insights and identify opportunities that contribute to the ongoing revitalisation of Footscray.
• Prepare reports, maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Engage respectfully with vulnerable community members and connect them with appropriate support services where required.

About You

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and is passionate about creating great places.

You'll bring:

• Experience in community engagement, place management, economic development, events, customer service or local government.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confidence engaging with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong written communication and administrative skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Experience working within local government or activity centre management will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

At Maribyrnong City Council, we're proud of our diverse community and the work we do to create places where people feel connected, supported and inspired.

When you join us, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Monthly ADO.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• The opportunity to contribute to one of Melbourne's fastest-growing municipalities.

So, 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: 6916565.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Luke O'Connor, Footscray Revitalisation Lead on 9688 5855 for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 9 August 2026 - 10pm.

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.