Community Development Officer

4 months ago


Rockingham, Australia City of Rockingham WA Full time

**Permanent**
**Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)**

Are you a community development change maker who is passionate about creating communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive?

Do you want a job where every day is different and you will get the opportunity for personal and professional growth?

The Community Safety & Support Services team is looking for an individual to join us who;
- Is enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated to creating positive community change
- Has experience building community connections specifically engaging with diverse and vulnerable groups ie; LGBTIQA+, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) and socially isolated individuals.
- Will bring experience in the development and delivery of community programs, initiatives and events aimed to enhance community connections and build community capacity.
- Is self-motivated and thrives working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast past environment
- Enjoys internal and external networking and developing community partnerships
- Supports community spirit and possesses well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

As a key member of the Community Safety and Support Services team, you will be responsible for leading initiatives and projects focussed on diverse population groups ie; LGBTIQA+, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) and socially isolated individuals.

You will identify, guide, support and assist community groups, organisations and individuals to build their capacity and resilience through the provision of training, resources, events and programs. The team is guided by the Community Safety and Support Services Strategy 2022-2027 which provides a vision for our priority of work related to community safety, homelessness, domestic and family violence, substance misuse, mental health, community connection, social isolation and at risk behaviours.
- Extensive knowledge of issues related to diverse and vulnerable populations in particular CaLD, LGBTIQA+ and socially isolated, who be experiencing adversities such as mental health, homelessness, social isolation, family domestic violence, substance misuse
- Sound experience to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate community projects/events focused on building capacity, increasing engagement and community connection with diverse and vulnerable populations
- High level of communication and networking skills including the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships
- Demonstrated experience in identifying stakeholders, community consultation and engagement with community groups, organisations and individuals, specifically related to diverse, marginalised and/or vulnerable populations experiencing adversity
- Degree in Community Development, Social Science or related field, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience

Based on experience, we are offering a gross salary range of **$82,627 - $87,497** per annum, and:

- 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
- A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of **R**ecognition, **E**thics, **S**ervice, **P**rofessional **D**evelopment, **E**mpowerment, **C**ommunication and **T**eamwork - RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that become available during the next 12 months.
- The City of Rockingham accepts applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English._



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