H3 Strategic Partnership Project Officer

Employment type: Full time, Fixed term until March 2026

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 7 salary from $112,427.64 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

As the H3 Strategic Partnership Project Officer, you will support the Wyndham H3 Alliance, an alliance of health, housing and homelessness organisations in Wyndham working together to deliver and improve housing and homelessness services and options in Wyndham. Funded by the State Government, this role actively engages with stakeholders across government, businesses and our community to coordinate responses that support people in vulnerable situations and facing hardship.

Working within the Social Policy Unit, this role will work strategically and collaboratively with key stakeholder to bring together local resources, community input and data and evidence to grow the capacity of the service system to address the existing gaps in service provision and creatively respond to new local issues as they emerge.

What your day will look like

• Provide strategic and operational advice that enable collaboration and joint advocacy on issues that affect homelessness.
• Oversee the coordination and delivery of the Wyndham H3 Alliance partnership with key stakeholders.
• Responding to local issues and actively engaging with stakeholders to make the most of the expertise of local organisations and people.
• Ensuring that the views of people who have experienced homelessness are influential in decision-making and advocacy efforts.
• Developing strategic documents based on local data and evidence that describe the impact of collaboration among local services. 
  
  

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, social sciences, community development or related disciplines, with several years’ experience in project management.
• In-depth knowledge of the current policy landscape affecting health, housing, and homelessness.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across government, business and community.
• Vast experience in developing social policies and planning responses, with a proven track record in creating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating public policies alongside multiple stakeholders.
  

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 Wednesday 5 March 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Lucy Midolo, Coordinator Social Policy on 0400 185 823.

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.