Community Development Officer

5 days ago

Canberra, Australia Community Services #1 Full time

Part Time
- Canberra

**Community Development Officer**

As you passionate about empowering communities and creating meaningful change? At Community Services #1 (CS#1) we are dedicated to building stronger, more connected communities. We’re seeking an enthusiastic Community Development Officer to partner with the Suburban Land Agency’s Mingle South program to support community development, capacity building and the creation of vibrant, liveable spaces in emerging communities within identified areas of the ACT.

This position is highly focused on establishing strong relationships and actively engaging in networking and advocacy. There is emphasis on capitalising on existing community assets to promoteinitiatives like groups, events, activities, and programs that encourage connection, a sense of belonging, and community empowerment.

**About the role**

As our Community Development Officer, you’ll:

- Engage with the community to identify needs and co-design impactful programs.
- Lead projects and social support groups.
- Collaborate with local organisations to create sustainable solutions.
- Oversee volunteer recruitment, coordination and support for key programs.

**What we offer you**:

- 0.8 FTE (30.4 hours per week) plus the opportunity for paid overtime on weekends and evenings as required.
- Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 4.
- **Hourly rate - $43.08 - $46.35** commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus 11.5% superannuation.
- Excellent **salary packaging** that can provide up to **$18,550** of your gross pay tax free - for a variety of eligible expense items.
- Structured performance and development check-ins to support your growth.
- Free onsite parking.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Online learning management system with access to thousands of courses on professional development, wellbeing and compliance.

**What You’ll Bring**:
We’re looking for someone who:

- Holds a Diploma of Community Services / Community Development or equivalent relevant experience.
- Thrives in a collaborative, people-centred environment.
- Possesses exceptional communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills.
- Brings creativity and enthusiasm to every challenge.
- Shares our commitment to social justice and equity.

You will be part of a vibrant team that truly supports each other and is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of the vulnerable clients in our community.

For further information about our recruitment process, contact Jolly (People and Culture) on 02 6126 4717.
- Community Services #1 recognises that our people are multi-dimensional and encourages people of all nationalities, gender identities, religion, sexual orientation and ethnicities to apply._
- Community Services #1 acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, work, live and play. We honour their continuous connection to country, water, sky and communities. We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions and living cultures and pay our respects to elders past and present._

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