Community Development Officer

1 month ago

Blacktown, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time

Job No:

- **BC2515**
- Location:

- **Blacktown, NSW**

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and a population of 403,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

**About the opportunity**

Our Community Development team plays a critical role in shaping the capacity and cohesion of our City. Charged with working specifically with the youth, CALD, disability, children's, senior's and women's sectors and with our large and growing First Nations community, the team works with specialist staff across Council and specialist agencies within the community.

As Community Development Officer - Youth, you will possess the qualifications, experience and passion to take a lead role in identifying and harnessing opportunities for young people within the Blacktown local government area. You will possess high-level analytical and negotiation skills and have a proven record of delivering innovative solutions to identified community needs. As a member of our Community section, you will have the ability to support and enhance the work of the section’s social planning and community facilities teams.

**Qualifications and experience**

**Essential**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications or professional experience
- Solid work experience in the community sector
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with young people
- Demonstrated experience working as a member of a team to deliver collaborative outcomes
- Demonstrated high-level written and interpersonal communication skills
- Current class C driver's licence
- Current Working with Children Check number.

**Desirable**:

- Experience in, or an understanding of the diversity of services offered by Local Government.

**Remuneration and benefits**

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $1,500.30 per week (pro-rata)
- 14 hours working week
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

**Our commitment to safety**

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

Please note being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a requirement prior to commencement and throughout ongoing employment with Blacktown City Council.

We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being, and empowerment of children.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Best of luck.

**Closing Date: Friday 28 April 2023, 11.59 pm**

**Contact Officer: Claire Simmonds on **9839 6082**

**INTERNAL REF: BCC1787

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