Bathurst Regional Council

Community Development Officer

About the role

The Community Services section is currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Community Development Officer to join the team, in a full time role.

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of projects and activities with a particular emphasis on seniors, disability and community safety to effectively plan and develop community programs and projects in accordance with Council’s identified strategies and plans.

The position will identify locals needs and priorities and achieve positive outcomes for the community.

Key Requirements

• Tertiary or postgraduate qualification in social science or related discipline.
• Knowledge, understanding and demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and evaluating community development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in report writing and compilation of submissions.
• Experience working with and supporting diverse stakeholder groups and committees to participate, engage and contribute to the delivery of agreed project goals.
• Well-developed communication and facilitation skills with the capacity to negotiate and build partnerships across sectors and with communities to enable participation and engagement of a diversity of skills, experiences and backgrounds.
• Ability to set priorities, with sound organisational and time management skills.
• Current NSW Class C driver's licence.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check.

What we can offer

• Work/Life Balance 
• Rostered day off every third week
• Generous leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym membership
• Employee education assistance
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Access to confidential employee assistance program

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,411.08 - $1,482.51 per week + superannuation

Position Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours of work: 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week

Application closing date: Sunday, 16 February 2025, at 11.59 pm

Contact Officer: Bronwyn Starkey - 02 6333 6206

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.