Community Strengthening Officer - Community Halls

• Part time (0.6 FTE), Ongoing
• Band 5, Starting salary $78,811 (pro rata) plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role

In this varied role, you will work closely with our community to oversee the City’s 54 community halls, supporting fair access, participation and opportunities for all. You will also:

• Support the effective operation, management and maintenance of community facilities
• Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of facility‑related projects
• Gather and analyse information from Committees of Management, including hall usage, finances, maintenance needs and future requirements, to inform decision‑making
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, fostering collaboration to address community priorities and achieve shared outcomes

This is a part‑time position (3 days per week) with flexibility in days and hours worked.

We currently have advertised a Community Strengthening Officer – Infrastructure position, further details available on our website

About You

You have a strong commitment to community engagement and apply strengths‑based (asset‑based) approaches to support inclusive and sustainable community development. You also bring:

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Experience in project management
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable in undertaking research, evaluation and analysis
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent customer service

A current Police Check, Working with Children Check (Employee) and driver’s licence are required for this position.

Benefits

• Part time position with flexible work options | Achieve work/life balance
• Contribute to our community | Work close to home in beautiful Bendigo
• Paid parental leave| Purchased leave| Study leave| Training & development opportunities

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Vanessa Wait, Acting Coordinator Community Strengthening, 03 5434 6389.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by Thursday 5 February 2026.