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Add expected salary to your profile for insights Deliver meaningful outcomes that make a genuine difference in our beautiful and unique region Status Fixed Term (24 November 2025 27 August 2027) Based at Daylesford Classified Band 7A How youll make a difference Supporting the Healthy communities team through leading Youth and families, Reconciliation and culture, Wellbeing and inclusion, Community Grants and Positive Ageing team within Council approved strategies and action plans. This is a community facing role with a strong focus on collaboration and partnerships with internal departments and key stakeholders. You will have a good understanding of local community partners and stakeholders. You will have experience in local government, and be passionate about community development principles that empower local groups and organisations. The ability to lead a team in a complex, dynamic environment with competing timelines and priorities is important. What Hepburn can offer you? What better way to spend your time off than exploring the picturesque beauty with forests, natural springs and rolling landscapes. Bicycle and walking trails, locally grown food, the variety of dining options, creative arts offerings (galleries, festivals), and markets enhance the appeal of living in or near our stunning region. All this is only an hour and a half from Melbourne. Meaningful work with a dedicated team Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion Work life balance options - Attractive flexible options including fortnightly or monthly RDOs for applicable full-time roles and up to 50% work from home for suitable role About us Make Hepburn Shire Council your next career move. We are a small rural council with a dedicated team who delivers meaningful outcomes for the community. You can enjoy the challenges, fast track your career, enjoy flexibility with contemporary employee benefits and either enjoy the rural lifestyle or be in Melbourne in basically an hour. How to apply Click Apply now and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the position criteria. Please include in your application a copy of your relevant certificates. Hepburn Shire Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people. Hepburn Shire is located in the beautiful Central Highlands region of Victoria, about 110 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. A small rural council with a dedicated team of 200+ employees who deliver meaningful outcomes for the community. The main office is in the renowned, stunning tourist town of Daylesford. Additional Council facilities are also located in our surrounding historical townships of Clunes, Creswick, and Trentham. Appreciate a flexible work life balance with opportunities to discover vibrant local communities of artists, gardeners, writers, musicians, foodies and so much more. #J-18808-Ljbffr