Narrabri Shire Council

Community Development Coordinator – Temporary Opportunity

• Great organisational culture
• Fast-paced and varied environment
• Hit the ground running and create ownership within your role
• $83,449 - $92,340 per annum plus superannuation

An opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced Community Development Coordinator to join the Community and Development Team. The Community Development Coordinator will actively promote and assist with the planning and development of community development initiatives which respond to the needs of the local community. if you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then this role is for you!

About the Role

• You will be responsible for successfully facilitating all aspects of Council’s existing community events including but not limited to National Reconciliation Week, the Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize, Youth Week and the Seniors Festival. 
• You will assist with the development of new services or extend existing services and programs to meet the needs of the community.
• You will build and maintain strong partnerships and work collaboratively with all community stakeholders.
• Facilitate Advisory Committee Meetings including the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Crime Prevention Committee, and the Youth Council

Please refer to the attached Position Description for additional information.

About You

As a Community Development Coordinator, you will:

• Have a tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to this position.
• Demonstrate experience in coordinating community programs and community consultation.
• Demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills with experience in preparing and writing
  reports.
• Have advanced computer literacy skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines and establish work priorities.
• Have previous experience in Local Government.

Further Enquiries

Enquiries regarding this position should be directed to Elodie Labonte, Acting Manager Tourism and Cultural Services, (02) 6799 6866.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position with Narrabri Shire Council, we would love to hear from you! To apply, simply follow the instructions below:
1. Complete the information below as requested
2. Click ‘APPLY’
3. Attach your resume, cover letter, licence and qualifications
4. Click ‘NEXT’ and ‘CONFIRM’

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

Closing date for applications

This position closes at 5:00pm on Wednesday, 13 December 2024.

Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date or extend without prior notice.

Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and community, and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Narrabri Shire Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all people within our workplace. Please note that the successful applicant will be required to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment with Narrabri Shire Council or provide evidence of an authorised medical contraindication.