Community Development Officer

As you passionate about empowering communities and creating meaningful change? At Community Services #1 (CS#1) we are dedicated to building stronger, more connected communities. We're seeking an enthusiastic Community Development Officer to partner with the Suburban Land Agency’s Mingle South program primary located in Whitlam, ACT to support the creation of vibrant, liveable spaces in emerging communities within identified areas of the ACT.

This position is highly focused on establishing strong relationships and actively engaging in networking and advocacy. There is emphasis on capitalising on existing community assets to promote initiatives like groups, events, activities, and programs that encourage connection, a sense of belonging, and community empowerment.

About the role

As our Community Development Officer, you'll:

Work with a team in newly developed communities to identify needs and implement programs.

Lead projects and social support groups.

Collaborate with local organisations to create sustainable solutions.

Oversee volunteer recruitment, coordination and support for key programs.

What we offer you:

18 hours per fortnight plus the opportunity for additional hours

Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 4.

Hourly rate - $44.58 – $47.97 commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus 11.5% superannuation.

Excellent salary packaging that can provide up to $18,550 of your gross pay tax free – for a variety of eligible expense items.

Structured performance and development check-ins to support your growth.

Free onsite parking at Head Office.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Online learning management system with access to thousands of courses on professional development, wellbeing and compliance.

What You’ll Bring:

We're looking for someone who:

Has a proven track record in community development and/or understands the concept of Community Development and how to apply it practically.

Holds a Diploma of Community Services / Community Development or equivalent relevant experience. Or relevant experience in supporting communities and facilitating group activities.

Thrives in a collaborative, fun, people-centred environment.

Possesses good communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills.

Brings creativity and enthusiasm to every challenge.

Shares our commitment to social justice, inclusiveness and equality.

You will be part of a vibrant team that truly supports each other and is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of clients in newly developed community.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We will be shortlisting and interviewing applicants as we receive applications, so visit the Careers page on our website to view the position description and submit your resume/CV with a cover letter for consideration to [email protected]

We will begin shortlisting and pre-screening applicants on the 8th of September.

For further information about our recruitment process, contact Shaun Travis on 02 6126 4751.

Community Services #1 recognises that our people are multi-dimensional and encourages people of all nationalities, gender identities, religion, sexual orientation and ethnicities to apply.

Community Services #1 acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, work, live and play. We honour their continuous connection to country, water, sky and communities. We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions and living cultures and pay our respects to elders past and present.