Team Leader Inclusive Employment

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

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

Location: Predominantly based at Civic Centre in Werribee with potential for a hybrid work arrangement 

About the role

Leading the Inclusive Employment function across the Social and Economic Inclusion (SEI) Unit at Council, the primary objective of the Team Leader Inclusive Employment is to promote and support Inclusive Employment practices with and for local employers and the community in Wyndham.

Working with the Coordinator SEI, this position sits within the SEI Leadership Team and supports the Opportunity Wyndham partnership in delivery of its objectives, including development of resources, evaluation of outcomes and delivery of engagement with partners, employers and community.

Working with an array of internal and external partners, our ideal candidate will bring extensive stakeholder management experience, a sound knowledge of the employment services sector, extensive knowledge and experience in diversity, equity and inclusion practice and substantial experience in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating large projects/programs in the local government context.

What your day will look like

• Leadership of the Inclusive Employment function in SEI.
• Oversight and guidance on range of place-based community programs run by partners.
• Delivery of the Inclusive Employment Service, including the delivery of toolkit workshops, employer events and design and delivery of Inclusive Employment resources, materials and tools.
• Data collection, evaluation and reporting for Inclusive Employment, including the Opportunity Wyndham partnership.
• Engaging with Opportunity Wyndham partners around the delivery of strategic and operational initiatives for the partnership.
• Collaboration and engagement within the SEI unit and wider organisation to strengthen the Inclusive Employment proposition and deliver collective impact.
• Corporate and partner reporting for the Inclusive Employment Function, including making findings and recommendations about future direction of this unit.
  
  

What you will bring

• Degree or diploma course Community Development, Social Sciences or other relevant discipline with several years of subsequent relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with extensive relevant experience.
• Strong background in managing large-scale projects or programs, ideally within community services or government.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment of place-based approaches and community engagement principles and practices.
• Ability to foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team culture focused on shared goals.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively across different cultural and social contexts.
• Sound knowledge and experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion practice.
• Sound knowledge of the employment services sector.
• An employee Working with Children 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. To view the Position Description, click here.

Applications close at 5:00 PM on Sunday 18 May 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Nikki Dolling, Coordinator – Social and Economic Inclusion on 03 8353 4034.

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.