Coordinator Community Development

Requisition Number: 763

Salary Range: $112,251.56 - $126,273.06 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 24 August 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you a passionate leader with a drive to shape vibrant, inclusive communities?

Are you ready to lead innovative, people-focused programs that foster wellbeing, connection, and resilience across the Cairns region?

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and community-focused professional to join our team as Coordinator Community Development!

What You Will Do:

As Coordinator Community Development, you will lead a multidisciplinary team dedicated to enhancing quality of life and inclusion across the Cairns community. You will oversee a range of dynamic portfolios and initiatives, including:

Community Development: First Peoples, disability and inclusion, wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and grassroots community initiatives.

Community Partnerships: Community grants, strategic partnerships, and collaboration with key stakeholders.

Green Space Our Place: Council’s celebrated nursery, revegetation programs, and volunteer engagement.

Social Resilience: Leading human and social disaster management functions in partnership with local services.

In addition to these core portfolios, the role also leads Council’s Domestic and Family Violence initiatives and coordinates the human and social functions of disaster management, working with service providers to support preparedness, response, and recovery across the region.

What We Are Looking For:

Tertiary qualifications in social science, community development or other relevant qualifications.

Demonstrated experience working within social service frameworks through a Local Government focus.

Demonstrated high level understanding, application and implementation of contemporary social policy and community development principles and practices, strategic planning, and delivery.

High level of interpersonal skills to resolve organisational issues, create a culture of innovation, common goals, trust and values, and the ability to foster a team environment.

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council