Team Leader Intercultural Centre

• Full-time (38 hours week)
• Develop your skills, build networks and take on rewarding opportunities
• Join a supportive, people-focused team where different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued

• Full-time (38 hours week)
• Develop your skills, build networks and take on rewarding opportunities while contributing to positive social change.
• Join a supportive, people-focused team where different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued.

We're building Darebin's future - and we're looking for great people to join us.

As part of our organisational redesign, we're introducing new roles that support Darebin's future focus and priorities.

About the role:
As the Team Leader you’ll be the welcoming community members, creating a vibrant calendar of programs, and helping bring the IC’s vision to life. You’ll guide a small, experienced, and dedicated team, working together to support Darebin’s diverse communities.

In this role, you’ll help ensure the smooth, day to day operation of the Intercultural Centre and contribute to creating a space where connection and cultural exchange thrive.

You will:
• Oversee the Centre's day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Lead annual program planning aligned with organisational strategy and budget requirements.
• Monitor program outcomes using data and community feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure programs are culturally safe, accessible and responsible to the needs of diverse communities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, community organisations, businesses and partners to strengthen collaboration, generate opportunities and support the Centre’s profile, programs and business development

This position includes some after-hours and weekend work, within a maximum of 152 hours over a four week period.

About you:
• Proven experience managing teams, including casual workforces, with responsibility for rostering, resource allocation, workforce planning, and performance management
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with multicultural communities, Traditional Owners, government agencies, educational institutions, community organisations, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating and evaluating community programs and initiatives, with the ability to respond to community needs, organisational priorities and emerging opportunities.
• Proven ability to develop and leverage strategic partnerships with external organisations, businesses and community stakeholders to generate new opportunities, strengthen engagement, and support the growth and sustainability of programs and services

Why Darebin?
Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:
• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
• The chance to make a real difference

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application including a Cover Letter and Resume. If you wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description, you may do so in your cover letter.

Applications close on 15 October at 11.00pm.

Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, contact Kathie Duncan at Kathie.duncan@darebin.vic.gov.au

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks
Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

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