- Located at Altona North Day Care Centre
- Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2027
- Part-time - 23 hours, 3 days week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
- Salary - Band 3 - $63,329 to $67,440
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of older adults? Hobsons Bay City Council is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and flexible Social Connections Officer to join our Community Life team.
As a Social Connections Officer, you will support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred activity programs for frail aged clients and people living with a disability. Working collaboratively within a dynamic team, you’ll help create engaging group experiences that support independence, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in planning, delivering, and evaluating daily group programs
- Support clients to participate in meaningful activities while promoting dignity and independence
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks in accordance with food safety standards
- Assist with cleaning and set up of activity areas
- Monitor and respond to client needs and escalate concerns when appropriate
- Work flexibly and independently when required, including in emergency situations
- Support and guide volunteers or students in the absence of the Team Leader
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is caring, adaptable, and community-minded
- Enjoys working in a team and can work autonomously when needed
- Has a sound understanding of working with diverse communities, including CALD backgrounds
- Can demonstrate empathy, patience, and a commitment to person-centred care
- Holds relevant qualifications or experience in aged care, disability services, community programs, or similar
Why Join Us?
At Hobsons Bay City Council, we value diversity, inclusion, and the wellbeing of our community and staff. This role offers:
- The opportunity to directly contribute to improving lives in your community
- A supportive team environment focused on collaboration and growth
- Ongoing development opportunities and flexible working arrangements
- Your motivation for applying.
- A description of skills and knowledge that you would bring to the role.
- How this role would be beneficial to your career development and the potential benefit to Council
To find out more about the role, please contact Sharon Matovic, Altona North PAG on [email protected] or 0418 396 115.
Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm Sunday 29 June 2025.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check & a Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Make an impact that matters!!!
At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.
Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.
If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.
What can we offer
Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.
We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us!
And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.
We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.
