Sutherland Shire Council

Community Development Advisor

Join our Community Connections Unit as a Community Development Advisor and help create connected, resilient, and inclusive communities. This role will see you developing strategies, policies, and programs that benefit children, families and young people.

You’ll work closely with community groups, residents, and key stakeholders to deliver events, and initiatives that meet the evolving needs of our community.

• Develop and implement strategies to build capacity, social connectedness, and resilience in the community.
• Collaboration with schools, youth services and community organisations.
• Support the sector to design programs which support the health and well-being of young people.

Key Requirements

We seek a qualified individual with a strong background in community services, capable of building effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in either Social Science, Social Work, Youth Work, Education, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Proven experience in community development, project management, and planning processes.
• Skills: Strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Other: A current driver’s license and Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated on Monday 28th April 2025.
• Package: $91,120 - $96,591 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent full-time 35 hours per week, with the option of a 19 day month (flexi-time arrangement).  
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Karen Chapman, Team Leader Community Services, kchapman@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, jjohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description