Community Development Officer

$87,830 - $100,476 pa pro rata + Superannuation

Temporary Part time - 24 hours per week across 3 or 4 days

(Parental Leave cover until 21 January 2026)

About us:

The City of Belmont is a Tier 1 council that proudly offers its residents and visitors facilities, services, events, spaces and plans for the future, which enables the community to live, work and play in ways that are healthy, efficient, safe and sustainable. The City of Belmont boasts spectacular views of the Swan River, close proximity to the Perth Central Business District, has state of the art facilities at the Belmont Library and Museum Hub, plentiful multipurpose parks and included within its boundaries Perth Airport’s Domestic and International terminals.

The City of Belmont offers employees free onsite parking, there is easy access to public transport, great end of trip facilities, purchased leave, co contribution to superannuation and other great employee benefits.

About the role:

The Community Development Team looks to identify local needs, supporting the voicing of local concerns, facilitating capacity building and autonomy of community groups and offering support or coordination services to stakeholders. This role is central to enabling people to achieve things at their local level to improve their community, working closely with a dynamic, collaborative team.

As the Community Development Officer, you will assist the Coordinator Community Development in building positive relationships, establishing professional contacts and the development, implementation and review of the sections strategies, policies and initiatives related to Community Development and Capacity Building, Youth, Early Years, and Sister City, . As the City continues to evolve, this position offers exciting and dynamic challenges.

This role offers the flexibility to increase hours up to full-time through to 28 August 2025, depending on the employee's availability and in consultation with their formal leader.

About you:

To be successful, you will be in possession of, or significant progress towards, a relevant qualification in Community Development, Health Sciences/Promotion, Social Science, Youth Development, Early Childhood or related discipline or equivalent relevant experience.

You will have demonstrated experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Community Development projects and programs or operational experience for a broad range of demographics. You will also possess highly developed interpersonal, conflict resolution and facilitation skills with the ability to communicate with and motivate a wide range of stakeholders to work collaboratively and build their capacity to achieve their objectives more independently.

If this is you and you meet the required skills, experience and knowledge outlined in the Job Description, we would welcome your application.

Benefits

Free parking and easy public transport access

Up to 16% to superannuation & 17.5% annual leave loading

Belmont Oasis Leisure – Discounted membership

How to apply:

By clicking the ‘apply’ button, you will be directed to the City of Belmont’ employment page, where you can access the position description. Please enter your details, upload your current resume and cover letter. Please complete the questionnaire then submit your application.

Applications close: 5:00pm, Monday, 26 May 2025.

Please note: Applications are considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. The City reserves the right to close adverts early; therefore, an early application is encouraged.

The City of Belmont is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We provide merit-based employment opportunities to people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Belmont. If you require an additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise in advance.

For more information on eligibility requirements and to apply for this position please visit www.belmont.wa.gov.au. Further assistance with your application is available by phoning 08 9477 7217.