1. Play a pivotal role in the development of Bayside Council's future
2. Based in Sydney's east with free all-day parking and public transport at the front door
3. Be part of a high performing team delivering key community activities
Our Team
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.
About the Role
This position drives the development of a comprehensive Bayside positive ageing program, a contemporary program of activities for older people in our LGA and oversees delivery of Council’s Age Friendly Communities Strategy.
We are looking for a Positive Ageing Specialist with excellent communication and collaborative teamwork skills, a people person with experience in developing interesting recreational, cultural, social and educational activities and programs for older people.
This will be a community led initiative based on identified need and implemented with a range of business, community, government and non-government partners.
About You
We are looking for someone who can:
4. Design, develop and deliver an annual positive ageing program including social, cultural, recreational and educational activities in partnership with the Bayside Seniors Network.
5. Research and develop best practice positive ageing information and marketing material bringing together activities across Council.
6. Develop specific activities where gaps exist, source funding and aim for independence and future sustainability.
7. Increase the capacity of other service providers to support positive ageing and ensure great partnerships internally and externally.
We are looking for someone who has:
8. Tertiary or other qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
9. Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with older people.
10. Demonstrated understanding of the issues influencing positive, healthy active ageing.
11. Flexibility to work across varied hours and locations as required.
12. Current Drivers Licence Class C.
Our Benefits and Culture
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.
On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;
13. 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
14. 15 days sick leave each year
15. 2 days health and wellbeing leave
16. Gym membership discounts
17. Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
Apply Now
Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the .
Your application should include and-up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter (max 2 pages), outlining how your skills and experience meet the focus competencies, key accountabilities and challenges of the role and how you espouse Bayside Council values.
Closing Date: Wednesday 18 October 2023
Salary Range: $92,249.16 - $103,319.03 per annum plus 11% superannuation
Enquiries: Carly McLennan – Coordinator Community Support and Programs – 0428 903 605
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.