Part-time Fixed Term Contract (0.6 FTE) until 30 June 2027
Band 6 Salary from $44.95 - $49.88 per hour plus superannuation
The Free from Violence Project Officer role is an exciting opportunity, responsible for implementing a whole of Council's approach to the prevention of family violence and all forms of violence against women. Reporting to the Health and Social Planning Coordinator, you will be a key member of the Health and Social Planning team. The Free From Violence Project Officer will engage with key stakeholders across Council to embed a gender lens across all areas of service delivery. You will also work in partnership with external stakeholders to develop, co-design and deliver evidence-informed initiatives to promote gender equity and the prevention of gender-based violence, tailored to meet the needs of the Ballarat community.
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
Tertiary qualification in gender studies, health promotion, public health, community development or related discipline, with relevant experience working in a similar role.
Understanding of best practice approaches to gender equity and the prevention of violence against women.
High level awareness and understanding of socio-economic and political context of social issues impacting upon a diverse, growing community.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, including the ability to gain buy in, with internal and external stakeholders across a broad range of sectors.
To Apply
To apply for this position please submit your application. Applications close Sunday 27th April 2025.
Please ensure that you provide a cover letter and a current resume and address the key selection criteria.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check
Contact:
For further information on this position, please contact Breanna Doody, Coordinator Health and Social Planning on 0458 301 701
The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.
Job Ref:
CJ000316
Submitted:
10-04-2025
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