Food Systems officer Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth. Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage. We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs. Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant. This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with rapid population growth. In 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64,175 residents, it is forecast to grow to 221,636 by 2046. About the Opportunity This is an exciting new opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic Community Development and Youth Services Team. This role is responsible for leading and supporting the implementation of Council’s Vichealth Food systems grant. This will include coordinating internal and external stakeholder relationships, supporting the delivery of key partner-led food strategies, and drive initiatives that strengthen the built, natural, social, and economic environments that foster healthy eating and wellbeing. This role includes delivering high-quality and consistent standards of customer service and collaboration, maintaining strong partnerships with community groups and service providers. Key Responsibility areas for this role include: Facilitate and support local place-based food projects led by community partners that improve access to nutritious food across Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires Monitor, review, and report on project outcomes and progress to VicHealth, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, timelines, and performance indicators Lead a collaborative collective impact partnership event supporting Council's Regional Food systems partnership - Nourishing neighbourhoods Represent Council on applicable food and health network meetings Provide high quality customer service at all times with respect to the diversity and complexity of user needs in accordance with Council’s customer service charter and service standards This role is a Temporary (3 year) Part-time (0.6 EFT, 45.6 hours per fortnight) opportunity. Remuneration begins at $91.6K to $99.6K (Band 6) plus superannuation. About You You will be a highly organised and experienced individual to join our team in the Food systems officer role. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in the delivery of community development frameworks, coupled with a strong background in customer service, community engagement and partnerships. You will possess a high level of collaboration skills working with diverse stakeholders, including government and community organisations, effective budget management skills and excellent attention to detail. Our successful candidate will have strong time management skills which will enable you to prioritise effectively and manage competing requests across a range of partnerships, excellent oral and written communication skills ensuring smooth interactions with staff, service stakeholders, and the community. A genuine interest in working within the local government sector is highly desirable. For further information about this role please contact Teagan Harris, Coordinator Community Development and Youth Services on 0419 015 692 or teagan.harris@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page . Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement. Mitchell Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Applications close at 5pm Wednesday 22 October 2025. Position Description Advertised: 08 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 22 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
