We have a wonderful opportunity available within our Community and Culture group for a Community Development Officer.
We are looking for a person with knowledge and experience in the drivers behind anti-social and illegal behaviours, at a community level, to focus on Community Wellbeing and Safety.
We would love to hear from you if you are highly motivated, responsible and a resourceful self-starter. An ideal candidate will enjoy a mixture of independent work and contribution towards team outcomes. The successful applicant will join passionate and values-driven professionals.
ABOUT YOU
Tertiary qualifications or Diploma in Community Services, Social or Behavioural Sciences, Social Work or another relevant field, and/or equivalent experience working in these areas, particularly with vulnerable cohorts in a community setting.
Capacity to lead and inspire others to embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, together with a well-developed understanding and experience of community development principles, engagement and community participation.
Relevant experience in program coordination and partnership development, together with highly developed facilitation skills. This includes the ability to recognise who you need to 'bring to the table' to support projects/programs.
Demonstrated skills and experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans and policies at the local level, or capacity to acquire these skills.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
The position is full-time and ongoing. Depending on the skills and experience of the preferred candidate, a base salary between $89,760.55 and $94,726.31 will be offered + 12.5% superannuation and a 19-day month.
Council offers to support your professional development and career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year and a superb work life balance – plus many other benefits.
A copy of the position description, which includes the selection criteria, may be accessed below.
TO APPLY
For a more detailed chat about the position, please give Liz Selkirk, Team Leader Community Wellbeing a call on 6217 9596.
Email a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the essential criteria, while also detailing your experience, skills and suitability for the role to ******.
Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.
We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.
Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 23 September 2024.
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