Employment type: Fixed term until 30 June 2026
Hours: 38 per week
Remuneration: Band 5 salary of $83,536 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Wyndham Civic Centre - Werribee based, this role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality.
About the role
Are you a recent graduate eager to embark on a fulfilling career journey? Wyndham City Council is thrilled to offer local graduates an opportunity to kick-start their professional paths. Our Emerging Talent Graduate Program is designed to empower young adults to make a real difference in both personal growth and our broader community. With over 200,000 new residents expected by 2040, there's never been a more exciting time to join our team and shape the future of Wyndham.
As Graduate Project Support Officer – Neighbourhood Hubs with Wyndham City Council, you will:
- Gain practical experience and learnings across Council’s Community Centre functions
- Provide project management support across a range of continuous improvement projects for community centres
- Engage with a diverse range of roles and rotate within the department
- Access learning and development opportunities
- Grow and learn alongside mentors and peers
- Contribute to the growth and development of a thriving council and community.
What you will bring
- Degree or Diploma level qualifications in social sciences, research, policy, business, project management or other relevant discipline with some relevant experience.
- Project management and time management skills
- Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives by analysing and reviewing processes to develop efficiencies and improvements
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with other council employees to collaborate on cross-organisational projects.
To be eligible for our Emerging Talent Graduate Program, you have:
- Studied or currently living in Wyndham
- Graduated from the required course or a related field (listed in the position description) within 24 months of applying for a graduate role
- Eligibility to work in Australia and satisfactory completion of a police check
If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.
Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 1 June 2025.
If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Ruth Mihelcic, Neighbourhood Hubs Area Leader on 03 8734 1364.
Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.
