Tweed Shire Council

Community Development Officer – Aboriginal

Fostering inclusive, respectful, and collaborative relationships between Council and our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to strengthen community bonds and support those in need.

About the role:

• Key point of contact between Council, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, service providers and government agencies.
• Strong and inclusive community development and advisory role in relation to its specific client group.
• Identifies needs through community consultation and initiates, coordinates, and facilitates subsequent project development and implementation.
• Initiate, coordinate and facilitate projects, services and groups to create a strong and inclusive community particularly relating to the well-being of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $93,331 per annum with competency-based increments up to $109,716 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 70-hour, 9-day fortnight
• 12-month maximum-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to operational need
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking: 

• A person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Experience in a Community Development role related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution, report writing, and funding submissions.
• Capacity to network, communicate, and develop cooperative working relationships with a wide range of community groups and services.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 21 March 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

This position meets the criteria for child-related work, therefore a valid current Working with Children Clearance is required as part of our background screening.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Do you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent?
2. Please describe your experience working in a similar role.
3. Please describe your experience and understanding of community development in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, as well as your extensive knowledge of the sector.
4. Please describe your experience in group facilitation, community consultation, and presentation skills.

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