Are you passionate about community wellbeing, cultural awareness, and reconciliation?

Warrnambool City Council is seeking a dedicated Community Development Officer to lead vital initiatives that strengthen connections to place, raise awareness of culture and knowledge and support the improvement of community health and wellbeing.

About the Role

As Community Development Officer, you will help shape Council’s policies and programs to reflect cultural knowledge, promote inclusion, and enhance community resilience. Working within the Health Engaged Communities team and reporting to the Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities; and supporting the implementation of Warrnambool City Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist in the education of Council staff regarding the sharing of opportunities that promote cultural awareness, inclusive services, practices and facilities.

· Establish and maintain, on behalf of Council, ongoing partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, communities and organisations.

· Develop and lead programs that assist in promoting and empowering local community groups.

About You

You are a community-minded individual with a strong commitment to reconciliation and cultural awareness. You have experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and understand the importance of inclusive, evidence-based program design. You are skilled at fostering partnerships, facilitating community engagement, and influencing positive organisational change.

Why Join Us?

· Help shape an inclusive, culturally respectful community

· Work within a progressive, values-driven Council

· Contribute to meaningful change in local government

· Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and respect

Warrnambool City Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.

The Benefits
This is a permanent full time position with a current starting annual salary of $87,860 per annum plus superannuation.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

· Ongoing training and development

· Discount to Council owned facilities

· Paid parental leave

· Employee Assistance Program

· Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please visit the Warrnambool City Council website and submit your application: https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers/community-development-officer

Applications will only be accepted via the Warrnambool City Council website.

Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Maree Wyse, Service Manager Healthy Engaged Communities on 03 5559 4864 or [email protected].

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 13 July 2025

Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check.

About Warrnambool

Warrnambool a vibrant and dynamic municipality that is home to 35,500 people, is the regional centre of South West Victoria. Nestled by the beautiful Southern Ocean the city offers the successful candidate an outstanding lifestyle, services and facilities.

The city is about 250km west of Melbourne. You can take the Princes Highway or if you prefer the scenic route, Warrnambool is at the end of the world-renowned Great Ocean Road, home of the Twelve Apostles.

To view more about Warrnambool and what is has to offer, visit: https://www.warrnambool.com/