"Community Partner Coordinator"

Community Partner Coordinator

Werribee, Australia

Job Info

Job Identification 17215

Job Category Academic (teaching and research)

Posting Date 02/27/2026, 12:42 AM

Locations Werribee West

Apply Before 03/15/2026, 01:00 PM

Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

About VU:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Team:

The College of Sport, Health and Engineering (CoSHE) is comprised of six (6) Program areas, along with professional and technical support. It delivers and administers a wide range of under-graduate and post-graduate courses across several of the VU campuses. Courses are in the areas of sport, health, biomedicine, build environment and engineering. This position sits within the program area of Biomedical and Life Sciences.

About the Role: The Community Partner Coordinator is responsible for liaising with external organisations and partners, recruiting groups to attend the VU Cooking, Healthy Eating and Wellness (CHEW) Program which provides students with a unique opportunity to work with community groups educating and empowering them to make healthier food and lifestyle choices.. They are also responsible for ensuring all resources and equipment are available during the program.

Position Key Duties

An example of your responsibilities or duties you may perform will include:

Liaise with and recruit groups to attend CHEW from local community organisations

Ensure all resources and equipment are available for efficient program delivery

Undertake all administration and record keeping in relation to the CHEW program

Maintain safe food handling and OH&S requirements and reporting related to the CHEW program

Salary: HEP 5 $79,135-$90,899 (pro-rata) classification plus 17% employer superannuation

Employment Type: Part-time Continuing

Hours: 9.18 hours per week

Location: The position is located at our Werribee Campus.

The role will require the ability to work flexibly, with hours required varying depending on delivery of the CHEW program. However, hours will consist, on average, of 9.18 hours per week over the year. The position will require a Police and Working with Children Check

For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description – Community Placement Coordinator

About You:

You will have completed a nutrition or health related degree with subsequent relevant work experience

You will be able to work independently and as part of a team

You will be able to communicate effectively to build and maintain relationships with community organisations and partners

You will have good organisational and administrative skills

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

A cover letterYour curriculum vitae/resumeYour responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position descriptionEvidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Who Do You Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact Dr Lannie O’Keefe, Nutrition Course Chair. Email: lannie.okeefe@vu.edu.au

Applications will close Sunday the 15th of March 2026 (11:59pm AEDT). This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.