Coordinator (Community Development and Partnerships)

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, Australia Ipswich City Council Full time

About us


Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.

It is the state's fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

_'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_
We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role


As the Coordinator (Community Development and Partnerships) you will have the opportunity to focus on strengthening community resilience and building on existing community strengths and partnerships to help shape the future of Ipswich.

You will also lead and manage the Community Development team and deliver upon the Community Development Strategy

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Champion customer service and development practices to improve service delivery for community needs
  • Lead and manage projects aligning with the vision of a 'Safe, Inclusive and Creative City'
  • Foster strategic partnerships to address the needs and aspirations of the Ipswich community
  • Collaborate on innovative solutions for social issues affecting diverse groups and priority populations
  • Manage the preparation of business cases, project planning, and funding to implement key strategies and programs
  • Advise Council, committees, and management on community development matters
  • Oversee the development, budgeting, and reporting of Community Development programs
View the position description for more details about the role.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

  • A degree in Community Services, Business, or 5 years' experience in a similar role
  • Excellent communication skills to builds strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders
  • A current Queensland C Class driver's licence
  • Working with Children Check
  • Issue of Blue Card and Positive Notice Letter (issued by the Queensland Government) or Exemption Card
  • An excellent fit with our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership

About the benefits
This is a permanent Level 7 position with a salary commencing at $110,575 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.

  • Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
  • Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
  • Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
  • Employee health and wellbeing programs
  • Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave and other leave options
  • A variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more

Join us


If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.


Please submit:

  • A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
  • A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold
Closing date: 19 May 2024


Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks if required for the position (which may include police record checks).

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability.

We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.

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