Description

Neighbourhood House Coordinator (Tallangatta)

Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy/work-life balance.

Generous leave entitlements, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.

Wellbeing, financial and career development support via our EAP.

In this role, you’ll

• Support the Tallangatta community by providing social, learning, and recreational opportunities to foster connectedness.
• Create an annual plan aligned with Neighbourhood House objectives and the Towong Shire Council Plan, in consultation with the local community.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of programs and events, including outreach initiatives for smaller communities.
• Promote the Neighbourhood House programs to increase community engagement, while managing the budget and seeking funding opportunities.
• Oversee daily operations of the Neighbourhood House, including maintenance, risk management, and supervision of volunteers and staff.

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualification in community services, development or similar and/or extensive experience in the community sector.
• Understanding of Community Development principles, preferably in a Neighbourhood House setting, including experience relating to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in managing a budget and seeking funding opportunities.
• Proven administrative and organisational skills with the ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including experience leading a team (volunteers and/or staff).
• A current Victorian Working with Children Check, driver’s licence and full Australian working rights are required for this role.

Benefits of working at Towong Shire Council

• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous leave entitlements, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Wellbeing, financial and career development support via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Structured development and leadership pathways.
• Study Leave provisions, secondment, and growth opportunities to enhance your career.
• Fortnightly pay cycle.

Applications close: 2 April 2026. We encourage you to apply early, as rolling interviews will commence before the closing date.

Towong Shire Council is committed to creating a culture where everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, minority groups, and people with disabilities.

As a Child Safe Organisation, Towong Shire Council adheres to the Child Safe Standards. All applicants—regardless of the position—may be required to provide, or obtain, a Working with Children Check as part of the recruitment process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, contact 

• Support the Tallangatta community by providing social, learning, and recreational opportunities to foster connectedness.
• Create an annual plan aligned with Neighbourhood House objectives and the Towong Shire Council Plan, in consultation with the local community.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of programs and events, including outreach initiatives for smaller communities.
• Promote the Neighbourhood House programs to increase community engagement, while managing the budget and seeking funding opportunities.
• Oversee daily operations of the Neighbourhood House, including maintenance, risk management, and supervision of volunteers and staff.

• Understanding of Community Development principles, preferably in a Neighbourhood House setting, including experience relating to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in managing a budget and seeking funding opportunities.
• Proven administrative and organisational skills with the ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including experience leading a team (volunteers and/or staff).

• Tertiary qualification in community services, development or similar and/or extensive experience in the community sector.
• A current Victorian Working with Children Check, driver’s licence and full Australian working rights are required for this role.