Permanent Full Time Position.
Competitive salary of between $95,710.31 and $104,145.44 per annum plus 12% super and annual leave loading.
Access to monthly RDOs.
Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work.
Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities.
Generous personal and carers leave.
Customer First Focus—our - our community is central to all that we do.
Working in a friendly, and high performing team in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Join our passionate Ageing Well team at Nillumbik Shire Council and make a real difference in the community! As the Social Connections Officer you will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating initiatives, programs and activities that foster social connections for people over 55 living in Nillumbik. In this dynamic role, your day-to-day work will involve engaging with community members, implementing programs and events, liaising with key stakeholders and identifying and addressing barriers to social connection. You will also play a key role in supporting the broader Ageing Well initiatives across Council.
Types of programs and initiatives you will develop and implement as the Social Connections Officer:
Intergenerational activities.
Digital literacy programs.
Mental health support programs.
Grants programs.
Social Support Group (Commonwealth Home Support Program).
Ageing Well in Nillumbik Newsletter.
Seniors Festival.
Community events (social lunches, morning teas etc.)
What you will bring to the role:
Tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Community Development, or a related field; or substantial experience in the Community Services sector.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and engage with members of the community.
Relevant experience in partnering with external agencies who support an ageing community.
Ability to effectively recruit, induct, support and manage volunteers.
Experience in program development including scoping, planning, and evaluating programs/projects.
Demonstrated achievements in community engagement, customer service excellence and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Knowledge of the Commonwealth's aged care policy directions and how this affects Council, the work of the unit, and the broader community.
Ability to advocate for, or report on issues affecting community members experiencing, or at risk of, loneliness and social isolation.
Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game!
We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.
Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;
Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support.
Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees.
Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further.
Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.
Want to know more?
Download the Position Description and contact Stephanie Vassilios, Coordinator Ageing Well, during business hours on 0478 403 555 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.
Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Thursday, 31 July 2025
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