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 pc@towong.vic.gov.au
