About the Role

Under the guidance of the Community Development Manager and within a team-based environment the Community Development Officer will assist with the development and delivery of the organisations Community Development program.

The program is responsible for fulfilling contractual obligations entered into by Communities at Work, with regard to its Community Development program.

Duties & Responsibilities

Position Specific

Develop and maintain excellent internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Provide a leading role in contributing to Community Development across the ACT.

Assist in the development and delivery of sustainable activities across the ACT.

Provide support and guidance to groups and/or individuals in developing and implementing community building activities - including some out of normal business hours (evenings/weekends).

Ability to work with partner agencies in the development and implementation of projects that address identified need.

Assist in the development and maintenance of specified data, and evaluation of service provision.

Contribute to the development of progress reports to management and funding bodies as required.

Facilitate a continuous quality improvement approach to all work.

Act as a Champion for Communities at Work and seek opportunities to promote the organisation values.

Supervise, coordinate and support program volunteers.

This role will be on a fixed term contract, ending 30th June 2026.

Selection Criteria

Essential

Maintain current “Working with Vulnerable People” registration.

Qualifications and experience in Community Development or recognised equivalent.

Excellent written and oral, representation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Skills in research, analysis, and report writing.

Proficient in Information Technology (IT).

Ability to work collaboratively within a team or independently.

Ability and willingness to undertake after hours and weekend work, as required.

Current driver's licence.

Desirable

Experience in Asset Based Community Development

Current First Aid Certificate

Benefits

Make a positive difference and change lives in the Canberra community.

Join an inclusive and friendly workplace, where people are at the heart of everything.

Increase your take-home pay! Because Communities at Work has charity status, you may be able to salary package and increase your take home pay by thousands of dollars per year.

Access discounted childcare and education services for your child(ren) including early education and care, out of school hours care, and school holiday programs.

Grow your career with professional development, training and mentoring with the 5-time winner of the Large Employer of the Year award at the ACT Training Awards.

Flexibility when you need it with options for study leave, leave concessions, paid parental leave, and more.

Enjoy healthy living with our active lifestyle & healthy activity programs and reimbursements (including remedial massages, annual flu vaccination and more).

Receive guidance and support for mental health through our Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not-for-profit provider of early education and care. We invest in local community services. We’ve won the ACT Training Awards "Large Employer of the Year" five times in a row.

How to Apply

Click APPLY or call our HR Services and Recruitment Team on 02 6293 6200 for a confidential discussion. Please submit your CV and include a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, addressing the selection criteria.

Applications close on 9th October 2025.