Coordinator Partnerships and Programs
Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Identified Position
Permanent Full time
Band 7
Salary $ 110,858.60 + Super + Flexible Working
19 day month or 9 day fortnight RDO option, your choice!
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 for First Peoples in the City of Whittlesea!
The Coordinator Partnerships and Programs is responsible for leading a team to coordinate, plan and deliver programs designed to provide support for local First Peoples in the City of Whittlesea, to improve social and emotional wellbeing and connection to community and culture – while operating within Local Government’s remit and organisational systems.
The position leads the Partnerships and Programs team to deliver on Council’s strategic actions and directions, including:
- Coordinating and delivering strategic and culturally safe programming & activities at the Aboriginal Gathering Place and throughout the municipality
- Building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders
- Strategic management, operation and service delivery of the Aboriginal Gathering Place
- Contributing to the implementation of the Aboriginal Action Plan
- Providing support and expertise to internal stakeholders on programming and service delivery
- Supporting the Whittlesea Reconciliation Action Group as required
- Supporting the Whittlesea Aboriginal Gathering Place Advisory Group as required
About you
Note: This position is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
You will be experienced in program development, implementation and coordination, with First Peoples community. You will leverage your skills working with services, agencies and Aboriginal Controlled Organisations, to deliver strengs-based programming and work toward self-determination.
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to 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 Stephen McKay, Manager Community Strengthening, 0428 590 448
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 11.45pm on Sunday 8 February 2026
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified. Online interviews will also be considered if applicants aren’t able to attend in person (for example, if on holiday over the Summer period).
Note: This position is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
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 human.resources@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:
- Coordinator Partnerships and Programs PD.pdf