Vacancy Details

Team Leader Positive Ageing

  • Salary Range Band 7 $111,873 - $125,191 plus 12% Super
  • Permanent Full Time role with flexible working arrangements available
  • Located at St Kilda Town Hall.

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the Role

Are you passionate about leading teams that strengthen community connection and support people to age well? We are seeking a Team Leader Positive Ageing to guide a skilled and committed team delivering inclusive programs that promote wellbeing, independence and social connection for older people. Reporting to the Head of Aged Access, you will work collaboratively across Council and with community and sector partners to shape services, build strong relationships and drive continuous improvement. 

  • Lead the Positive Ageing team to deliver inclusive programs that support wellbeing, connection and healthy ageing
  • Drive strategic development and continuous improvement of services that increase participation of older people
  • Drive strategic development and continuous improvement of services that increase participation of older people
  • Build strong partnerships across Council, community and sector stakeholders to strengthen access and inclusion
  • Implement the postive ageing initiatives, supporting reporting, evaluation and cross-organisation outcomes

Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams in community, ageing or related service environments
  • Proven ability to plan, deliver and evaluate inclusive programs that improve wellbeing and social connection
  • Strong knowledge of the aged care and positive ageing landscape, including current reforms and policy directions
  • Well developed stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills
  • Degree or diploma in Community Services or a related field, with a current Victorian Driver Licence

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

  • We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs. 
  • Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
  • Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
  • Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
  • Sufficient proof of their identity. 
  • Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
  • Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and  Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Rohan Bond, Head of Aged Access and Inclusion via phone 0479 175 221 or email at rohan.bond@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday May 3 2026.

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au