Georges River Council

Community Capacity Building Officer – Community Safety

Georges River Council have a wonderful opportunity for a Community Capacity Building Officer - Community Safety to join their team.

The Role

The Community and Culture directorate is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Community Capacity Building Officer – Community Safety to join the team, in a part-time capacity.

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of projects and activities with a particular emphasis on community safety, that support and strengthen the Georges River community, fostering greater connection and resilience.

The successful candidate will take a strategic and coordinated approach to developing sustainable community capacity-building events, projects, programs, and partnerships within the Georges River local government area.

What we can offer you

• Permanent, Part-time - 42 hours per fortnight (3 days per week))
• Part-time salary from $48,927.72 -$56,690.15 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependant on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate) 
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences or other relevant degree (e.g., Social Work, Community Development, Project Management or related) or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence (Class C) 
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including the ability to effectively plan, implement and evaluate community events, projects and programs, and manage consultants
• Demonstrated experience in effective community and stakeholder consultation, management and engagement
•  Excellent research skills and interpersonal skills, and high level written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of issues relating to community capacity building
• Demonstrated experience in managing program budget allocations
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and with other community organisations
• Ability to set priorities, with sound organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite as well as content management systems and relevant technology

Desirable

• Understanding of relevant legislative provisions 
• Experience working in Local Government 
• Experience working on capacity building projects related to community safety 
• Knowledge of the characteristics of Georges River local government area

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, or if you require any adjustments that Council could implement to assist you during the recruitment process, and/or in succeeding in the duties of this position, please contact Alexis Drevikovsky, Coordinator Community Capacity Building on 02 9330 6262.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Sunday 9 March 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.