City of Canning

Community Activity Officer

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Join our team as a Community Activity Officer and help deliver on programs and events!

About the role

In this rewarding role, you'll assist the Hillview Team and Community Learning Team to deliver a diverse range of community programs, services and events. From cultural support workshops at our Hillview Hub to vibrant community gatherings like our Global Streets Festival, you’ll get the opportunity to work with diverse groups of people and help strengthen community bonds.

If you thrive on working with the community, we’d love to hear from you! Please see our events calendar to get a feel!

A snapshot of your new role:

• Coordinate access to community facilities, spaces and equipment by providing general information, customer service and administration support to community members
• Assist with event registration, engage participants, and handle event set-up/pack-down like a pro
• Support planning and delivery of small community projects, including basic reporting, correspondence, administration and document management
• Assist with website management, e-newsletters, marketing and social media

Please note these casual positions may provide relief leave coverage to the Hillview and Community Learning Team, including some evenings and weekends. You may work across Cultural Hub and Library Locations - please refer to location opening hours for more information.

Who we’re looking for:

• Qualification in community services/development, customer service, or relevant experience
• Background and experience in supporting community events or programs
• Friendly communicator and comfortable interacting with people from all backgrounds
• Sound writing and digital literacy skills
• Flexibility to work events across various locations including evenings and occasional weekends
• Valid "C" Class Driver's Licence, Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) and a satisfactory National Police Clearance (less than 6 months old)

Why join our great team?

• Rewarding and fun: Help us create a vibrant, welcoming community in the City of Canning!
• Earn Well: $43.16 to $49.74 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + super
• Perks: Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes!

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred). You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 761 for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

Applications are open until 5.00pm 27 November 2024. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.