Temporary Community Development Officer

2 months ago


North Ryde, Australia City of Ryde Council Full time

**11 month Parental Leave cover position**:

- **Community Development focus on Families & Youth**:

- **Drive positive participation within the City of Ryde LGA**

**About Us**

The City of Ryde was recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards and is a progressive local Council, all centrally located only 12 kilometres from Sydney. We are home to Macquarie Park which is poised to become the fourth largest GDP producing centre in Australia by 2036. We also enjoy pristine riverfronts and bushland, world-class hospitals, and a leading University. Importantly, we are home to over 13,000 businesses and around 130,000 hard-working, compassionate, and enterprising people who rightly expect their Council to support their hopes and aspirations. With a diverse multicultural population, and the rapid growth of millennials and young professionals - by far our single largest demographic - we know our community is looking to our Council for authentic and strategic leadership to ensure the Ryde community continues to be provided with lifestyle and opportunity at their doorstep.

**About the Role**

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate community development professional who has experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to design, implement and evaluate a range of community development strategies. You will be responsible for initiatives with a strong focus on supporting families and young people.

Using your experience and relationship building skills, you will lead strategic projects aligned to the City of Ryde Community Strategic Plan and Social Plan in collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams and in partnership with not-for-profit organisations, business and government stakeholders.

This opportunity is offered on a temporary basis for an 11 month contract as a parental leave relief position.

Your commencing annual salary will range from **$83,954 to $92,145 + Superannuation, **dependent on your experience and qualifications.

**About You**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences or a similar field or demonstrated, relevant equivalent professional experience and training.
- Proven experience working with community members and community groups and organisations.
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and networking skills with track record of building and maintaining strategic partnerships.
- Proven experience in managing projects, events and creative initiatives leading to successful community outcomes
- Valid NSW Working with Children Check

**Please note**: In line with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

**Culture & Benefits**
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)

**How to apply**

We have a two stage interview process. The first stage of the interview process is the completion of the below questions. Please ensure you give full answers, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an in person interview. This is normally the final stage in the interview process.

**Closing Date**:Wednesday** 3 May 2023 at 11:30pm**

If you would like to know more, please see the **position description** **or contact Sean Willenberg, Coordinator Community Development on 0466 023 554 for a confidential discussion.

**City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety



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