• Salary up to $96,651.60 per annum + 10% superannuation
• 2 x permanent full time positions with a fortnightly RDO
• Situated in a modern harbour side office with the potential to work from home up to two days per week

About the role

Woollahra Council is seeking two dynamic Community Development Officers to proactively identify and respond to community needs and aspirations.

The focus of the role will be to plan and facilitate community programs, projects and activities that enhances community well-being. Key projects will include the Reconciliation projects and implementation of Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan; safety and crime prevention and services and programs to meet the needs of children, young people, seniors and families as well as the coordination of Council’s grants program.

In doing so, you will conduct research and advocacy, consult with the community and various stakeholders and undertake strategic/social planning.

You will be part of the Community Development Team, which applies community development strategies to achieve ongoing community engagement to build and sustain strong local communities. The role will include planning, developing, implementing and evaluating a range of community initiatives for specific program areas within Council’s Social and Cultural Plan, as well as responding to emerging priorities.

Projects and events undertaken by the Community Development Team target, but are not limited to, seniors, people living with disability, families, children, young people, those who are socially isolated and vulnerable people.

The successful applicants will demonstrate highly developed project management and excellent communication skills as the role demands a proficient level of consultation with executive staff, community organisations and government agencies.

This position requires occasional after-hours work.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Community Development/Social Work, or a tertiary qualification and relevant extensive industry experience.
• Demonstrated extensive practical experience of engaging with a variety of community members, groups and organisations to develop community capacity and enhance well-being.
• Demonstrated extensive practical experience of engaging in community project and event management, including budget management and evaluation.
• An understanding of and proven ability to apply community development strategies.
• Proven experience of innovative thinking, showing initiative and being self-sufficient.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and committee administrative skills.
• Time management and organisational skills with the ability to work flexible hours, dependent on work requirements.
• High level computer literacy with the ability to learn new software.
• Driver’s licence.
• Working with Children check.

Desirable Criteria

• Prior experience in local government.
• Knowledge of the Woollahra area and demographics.
• First Aid Certificate.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly/three RDO
• Work from home arrangements (up to two days per week)
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
• High quality training and development opportunities

How to Apply

• Apply on line by clicking the link below.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/jobs/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Vicki Munro, Manager Community & Culture on (02) 9391 7176 during business hours.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.