Team Leader Health and Equity

• Permanent Full Time 
• $108,554 – $119,737 pa (plus 12% super and annual pay increases)
• Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs

Who we are
Surf Coast Shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and is blessed with unique environments from the coast to the hinterland – towns and villages with their own cultures and lifestyles. The charm and values of coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, and visit to experience an exceptional quality of life.

Surf Coast Shire Council’s workforce is representative of the townships and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful and connected to our purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive.  

We empower our people to do their best and be proud of their achievements. We have a commitment to growth and development and our employees enjoy a contemporary working environment with flexibility and hybrid working arrangements. 

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.
 

Your new career
Be part of our Community Health and Development Team, driving fairer, safer, and more inclusive communities. The team brings together portfolios in access and inclusion, positive ageing, and health and wellbeing, and plays a highly visible, community-facing role built on strong relationships with local groups, networks, and individuals.

As the Team Leader Health and Equity, you’ll be at the heart of community-led change, working alongside local groups, networks, and individuals to turn ideas into action. You’ll help deliver community-led and place-based initiatives, while supporting key strategic projects. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, you’ll ensure community voices shape programs and policies that are inclusive and responsive to local needs.

In this role, your work won’t just make a difference, it will create lasting change.

What you will bring to the role
You are a passionate and values-driven leader, committed to building communities where equity, inclusion, and wellbeing are at the centre. You thrive on collaboration, bringing people together around a shared vision, and inspiring others to turn strategy into real outcomes for the community.

To thrive in this role you’ll have:

• A genuine commitment to equity and inclusion, along with personal qualities such as empathy, resilience, and the ability to influence and inspire others.
• Experience providing leadership across health, wellbeing, ageing, and inclusion programs, with the ability to drive positive community outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of gender equity with the capability to embed Gender and Equity Impact Assessments across projects, policies, and services.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence in building strategic relationships across community, government and advisory groups.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build organisational capability and strengthen equity-focused practice across an organisation.

Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Tertiary qualifications and/or substantial management experience in Gender Equity, Health, Human or Community Services, or a related discipline (qualification check will be conducted).
• Proven experience in gender equity, social services, and/or organisational development.
• Expertise in community development principles and approaches, with a strong understanding of the needs of diverse population groups.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a range of programs within designated timeframes.
• Experience working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including those with varying levels of understanding of gender equity, access and inclusion, positive ageing and community health and wellbeing.
• Exceptional strategic, operational planning, and policy development skills.
• Strong leadership experience, including managing diverse teams and fostering a productive team culture.
• A track record of building and maintaining trust and respect with internal and external stakeholders.
• A strong cultural fit with Council’s purpose, direction, and values.
• Ability to independently plan, manage, and prioritise tasks with minimal supervision.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Experience in a Local Government community services environment. 
• Staff supervision experience in a relevant field.

What you’ll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

For more information
More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description here. 

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Monika Geall, Coordinator Community Health and Development on 5261 0600.

How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria 
• copy of your resume. 

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application. 

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 12 October 2025.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.