About the role

The City is seeking a passionate, dynamic and highly-motivated Community Development Officer to lead place-based initiatives in Beechboro and surrounding suburbs, and drive City-wide Age-Friendly strategies that support older adults to age well with dignity and connection.

In this role, you'll connect with diverse community groups, co-design initiatives, and deliver programs that build capacity, belonging and resilience. Whether it’s running a community training programs, supporting local multicultural events or working on social inclusion strategies, you’ll be right at the heart of positive change.

Under the guidance of the Community Development Coordinator, you will work towards developing a healthy and connected community through the delivery of community led initiatives, providing opportunities for engagement, and developing partnerships which address gaps, and meet unique place needs. You’ll do this though:

• Building community capacity and leadership
• Engaging with the community
• Developing community partnerships
• Inclusion of the whole community
• Activating places, and
• Advocating community needs.

This position also oversees a Community Development Project Officer who coordinates the delivery of programs from the Dayton Family Hub.

The Community Development Officer role may also be required to work within different Place Area’s dependent on operational need.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and deliver approved programs and initiatives as determined by relevant plans and strategies
• Actively develop community partnerships to meet priorities and address community need
• Actively provide specialist advice and maintain up to date information regarding portfolio area
• Contribute to the development of business unit plans and strategies
• Conduct required consultation and engagement activities to increase community participation
• Conduct evaluation of programs as required and provide regular updates and reports to Coordinator Community Development
• Work with relevant staff and stakeholders (community groups and clubs, not for profits, government and non-government organisations) to identify and attract service provision opportunities to meet the particular local needs.

About you

You’ll be someone who:

• Brings a community-first mindset and strong facilitation skills
• Has experience in place-based or age-friendly work (or both!)
• Builds trust easily and enjoys working with people from all walks of life
• Thrives in collaborative, creative environments
• Understands how to translate ideas into meaningful action

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant human services discipline
• Substantial experience developing and consulting with community groups and organisations, and providing ongoing support, guidance and assistance
• Extensive understanding of contemporary community development theory, legislation, policy and practice
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• Current Working with Children Check
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.

For more information about the role, including a full list of the selection criteria, please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $91,194.72 - $108,194.90 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Kristy Arnott directly on 9278 9670.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on 9267 9145.

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Monday 21 July 2025 at 11pm AWST.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.