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Community Development Officer - Welcoming City

City of Canning
Bentley, WA
A$83,865-$91,397 p/a +super
Community Services & Development → Community Development
Full-time
On-site

Posted 6 days ago


The City of Canning is proud of its rich cultural diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive and vibrant community.

About the role

Do you thrive working with multicultural communities and are you passionate about promoting cross-cultural relationships and social cohesion?

In this role, you will support services of the Hillview Intercultural Community Centre by proactively engaging with multicultural associations and community leaders. Importantly, you will manage Canning’s Cultural Ambassadors Program, Welcoming Cities Project and implement initiatives that support the diverse needs of our multicultural communities.

Based at the Hillview Intercultural Community Centre, this is permanent full-time position that builds an inclusive community for all!

A snapshot of your new role:

Coordinate the Cultural Ambassador program and building relationships to support the City’s engagement with culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Provide advice, support and resources to multicultural associations and community leaders

Plan, deliver and evaluate projects and initiatives that foster an inclusive, multicultural community

Work with the City’s Marketing team to develop culturally appropriate communication strategies

Conduct research and analysis to understand multicultural community needs, and to shape strategy, planning and informed decision-making

Assist in preparing reports, proposals, and presentations for stakeholders and funding bodies

Provide day-to-day support at the Centre, undertaking customer service floor shifts and ensuring smooth operations of the facility

How you will thrive in this role:

Tertiary qualification in Community Development, Community Services (or similar) or equivalent knowledge and experience

Demonstrated experience in community development, engagement and working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Strong cultural competency, communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver community-based projects and partnerships

Excellent writing skills and digital literacy, including experience developing content for websites, social media and e-newsletters

Experience working for (and with) local governments will be highly regarded

Why apply for this role?

A permanent, full-time position in welcoming and thriving local council!

Work-life balance with a standard monthly rostered day off or ability to access a 9-Day fortnight

$83,865 - $91,397.46 per annum + super

17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave

We match super contributions to help you save for your future

Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events

Genuine commitment to Learning & Development opportunities

Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support

Membership to Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description and complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter, please visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Meagan Price on 0481 055 958 for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5.00pm xxxxxxxx May 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.


About City of Canning

Riverton, WA, Australia

The City of Canning is located in Perth's south-eastern suburbs, about 10 kilometres from the Perth CBD and covers a total of 65 square kilometres. The original inhabitants of the Canning area were the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. Later, from 1829, European settlement in the area was based around farming, market gardening and timber milling. Now, the City consists of a diverse and multicultural population. Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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