Group and Team: Community Programs; Safety, Recovery and Resilience Group.
Location: Town Hall
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $88,483 per annum + 13% superannuation.

• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13%.
• Be part of Hobart’s vision for a creative, connected and resilient capital city.

About the role

Join our team and play a vital role in enhancing the resilience of Hobart's community. This position is responsible for developing and delivering the ongoing 'Resilient Hobart' program, which aims to directly engage with the community to boost their capacity, connectivity, and emotional and mental preparedness. Your efforts will help ensure that residents are equipped to effectively respond to and recover from natural disasters.

Role accountabilities include:

• Design, implement, and assess various programs aimed at enhancing social resilience.
• Collaborate with external organizations to create and deliver customized workshops, training sessions, and presentations.
• Partner with the Safer Communities Coordinator to support and facilitate the development of community-specific resilience plans.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities for projects that strengthen community resilience, potentially in collaboration with other councils or agencies.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Resilient Hobart Program Officer PD

About you

We are looking for a motivated individual with a diploma or higher in community development, engagement, education, or social sciences, or equivalent experience in delivering programs and projects directly within the community. A minimum of 3 years' experience in this field is required.

Additionally, you must hold a current Driver's Licence and a Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Card.

If you have a positive attitude, enjoy working in a friendly team environment, and possess great attention to detail, especially in a high-volume work setting, this role could be perfect for you.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you're passionate about the community and our beautiful City and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Mark Joseph, Inclusive City Program Leader, on 03 6238 2772 or email [email protected]

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Monday 23 June 2025.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.