Social Connections Officer

Permanent, Part time – 0.73 FTE
Band 3
Salary $72,012.48 (Pro-Rata) + Super + Flexible Working

About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.
Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The Role
Make a difference in our community!
The role involves coordinating the planning, preparation, and serving of meals that are specifically designed to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of seniors attending the program. These activities should be person-centred, focusing on both group and individual needs, ensuring that participants feel engaged and supported in a safe and caring environment.

About you

• Previous experience working with older individuals, particularly those with dementia or frailty, in a community or aged care setting is highly desirable.
• Be able to plan, coordinate and deliver the Social Connections Program meal service with balanced and nutritious meals, tailored to the dietary requirements.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and at varying levels of cognitive and physical ability.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience in planning and facilitating group-based activities or programs, with a focus on client goals and interests.
• A sound understanding of person-centred care and a commitment to respecting client autonomy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with respect and integrity.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!

Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Diana Sterjovska, Social Connections Coordinator, on Ageing Well 03 9217 2***, option 4.
To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 16 May 2025

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

 If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email ***************@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.

Attachments:
- Social Connections Officer - PD.pdf