Aboriginal Community Development Officer

3 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia City of Stirling Full time
About the Position

This is a First Nations Identified Position - Under Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984 you must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.

The Senior Community Development Officer 50(d) is responsible for fostering and facilitating community engagement, empowerment, and participation to promote a connected and inclusive community.

This role will have a particular focus on the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the City of Stirling's Reconciliation Action Plan.

This position coordinates effective partnership building with internal and external stakeholders. The position drives positive change to improve community well-being through the development and implementation of strategies that advance social equity, access, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and lead the development and delivery of programs, services, activities, and events that are consistent with community needs and the strategic direction of the City of Stirling.
  • Facilitate change to ensure more inclusive and sustainable programs that reflect community need for the Reconciliation Action Plan, Access and Inclusion Plan, current and emerging City social plans and strategies.
  • Establish and cultivate effective partnerships with agencies, community organizations, and key stakeholders to achieve positive community development and empowerment outcomes.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify shared objectives and opportunities for partnerships in social impact initiatives.
  • Monitor and measure the impact and effectiveness of programs through data collection and evaluation techniques.
About You

We recognize the key to our success is an exceptional Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and therefore we are seeking an outstanding individual to join the team.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

  • Relevant tertiary degree or demonstrated equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to respond to the needs and aspirations of the community.
  • Highly developed skills and demonstrated experience in developing, monitoring, and evaluating community development projects, strategic frameworks, and operational plans.
  • Excellent project management skills, including planning, organizing, and executing initiatives within defined timelines and budgets.
  • Extensive knowledge of social issues, global trends, and best practices in social impact and community development.
What We Offer

The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

  • Free parking and easy public transport access.
  • Superannuation matching of up to 6%.
  • Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance.
  • Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks' annual leave per year.
  • 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres – only applicable for perm/fixed-term employees.
  • Amazing in-house employee canteen.
  • Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
  • Generous study assistance.
  • Active social club.
  • Employee recognition program.
  • Novated Leasing (where applicable).

This maximum term part-time position is a Level 7 (Inside Workforce Agreement) which attracts a salary from $96, to $101, gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation.



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