Temporary Full Time from 02 June 2025 until 12 June 2026
Salary Range - $94,412.76 - $102,394.76 plus 11% superannuation
Location - Morwell, Victoria
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual with the ability proactively engage with and bring about positive change in health and wellbeing for the citizens of Latrobe City.
About This Role
The Social Inclusion Project Officer plays a unique role in Latrobe's community to improve mental health and wellbeing through social connection.
You will work with the community, community groups and funding bodies to bring about sustainable positive change in health and wellbeing within Latrobe City.
Bring together community members and leaders in a Social Inclusion Action Group and support them to undertake community-based decision making, supporting social inclusion effortsUndertake research and data analysis to inform community-based decision making of the Social Inclusion Action GroupBuild links with agencies, organisations and government to facilitate shared planning, advocacy and on key community needs and issuesDevelop, implement and coordinate a range of projects and initiatives that are responsive to community needs in accordance with the Council Plan and the Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan.
About You
We are seeking an individual with ability to work with community members and other stakeholders to identify community needs with excellent understanding of health & wellbeing concepts, including health promotion & primary prevention strategies.
You will have a commitment to initiating, implementing and managing change that impacts the health and wellbeing of the broader community.
You will be skilled at creating welcoming environments for all people and applying community strengthening principles in practice and comfortable working with people from all backgrounds to improve their knowledge, and have sound project management and administrational skills, including a keen eye for detail.
You will have:
Relevant Tertiary qualification in Community Development or significant experience in a relevant sector.Experience in co-design, working with community members and leaders to co-create and implement innovative and local solutions in response to community need.Experience working within a politically sensitive environment.Lived experience of engaging with public specialist mental health services and a broad understanding of challenges faced by people with mental illness, mental health challenges or psychological distress, including as a family member, carer or supporter will be highly regarded.
Successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
Our salaries are competitive, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply:
Visit to submit your application.
Applications will close at 11:59PM Wednesday 7 May 2025.
For more information contact Georgia Karavis, Coordinator Active and Liveable Communities on 0403 540 946 for a confidential discussion.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.