This is a Neighbourhood Partner role with City of Melbourne based in Melbourne, VIC, AU City of Melbourne Role Seniority - mid level More about the Neighbourhood Partner role at City of Melbourne Synopsis 7 April 2026 to 9 April 2027 Full time temporary position $118,141 to $132,962 ( Dep on skills exp) 12% Superannuation About The Role The Community Development Branch leads and supports the implementation of the City of Melbourne’s whole-of-organisation community development approach. As a Neighbourhood Partner, you will work within the Neighbourhoods Team using a place-based approach to build strong, productive relationships with community stakeholders. You will support community to deliver their own initiatives and broker partnerships to help address local priorities in the neighbourhood(s). A Little More About The Role Build and maintain positive relationships with neighbourhood stakeholders to strengthen community connection and collaboration Gather local insights to inform Council decision-making and support branches across the organisation with place-based knowledge Lead and deliver community development projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and within budget You will play a key role in ensuring the City of Melbourne is well-informed about community strengths, needs, opportunities and concerns, helping shape responsive and inclusive service delivery. Why join Team Melbourne? Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities. At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city. We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future. This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team. About You You are an experienced community development practitioner who thrives working in place-based contexts. You understand the principles and methodologies of community development and bring strong relationship-building skills to your work. You are confident facilitating discussions, analysing community data and navigating complex stakeholder environments. With strong project management capability, you can lead initiatives that respond to community priorities while aligning with organisational objectives. What your experience might look like - Key Selection Criteria Tertiary qualification at degree level in a relevant field, or equivalent relevant experience Significant experience in community development, community engagement and relationship building Experience working with diverse communities, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations peoples, young people, LGBTIQ communities and people with disability Demonstrated negotiation and analytical problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyse data to inform community outcomes High-level project management, planning and organisational skills, with experience delivering projects on time and within budget Benefits Of Working With Us Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts. Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility. Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment. Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options. How To Apply We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to: Attach your updated resume Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role. Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Sunday March 1, 2026. A few important things to note – don’t miss out! Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided. Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in. We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check. Need more info? Refer to the position description below or contact Michelle James - Manager Neighbourhoods, Michelle.James@melbourne.vic.gov.au Inclusion matters We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the City of Melbourne team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Building relationships Leading projects Gathering insights Key Strengths Community development expertise Relationship building Project management Data analysis ️ Negotiation skills Cultural competency A Final Note: This is a role with City of Melbourne not with Hatch.
