Community Development Officer

**About the role**

As Community Development Officer you will be part of the Community Wellbeing team and work with stakeholders to improve social and community wellbeing outcomes with young people in the Ipswich community. Your experience in community development and working with young people will assist in delivering outcomes in alignment with council’s strategic vision and Ipswich Community Development Strategy 2021-2026.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Facilitate key actions from the Ipswich Community Development Strategy 2021-2026 in collaboration with partners and key stakeholders
- Coordinate the Ipswich Youth Advisory Council
- Identify local community needs though research, consultation and identification of service gaps and facilitate appropriate initiatives to benefit the Ipswich community.
- Support and connect local community centres to deliver impactful social programming
- Ensure projects and initiatives are delivered within frameworks
- Collaborate with others across council in the delivery of a broad program of work representing the interests and needs of young people and of the Ipswich community

View the position description for more details about the role.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Relevant qualifications in Community/Youth/Human Services and/or an equivalent experience
- Substantial experience in engaging effectively with young people of the community and other stakeholders in a meaningful way
- Excellent communication skills building strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders
- Current Queensland C Class driver’s licence
- Working with Children Check - Issue of Blue Card and Positive Notice Letter (issued by the Queensland Government) or Exemption Card
- Belief in our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership

**About the benefits**

This is a permanent full time position, Level 5 with a salary commencing at $93,169 plus 12.5% superannuation.
- **Positive workplace culture**: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- **Learning and development**: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- **Diversity and inclusion**: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- **Salary packaging**: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more
- **Health and well-being**:Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
- **Leave options**:Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options

**About us**

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
**_‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_**

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

**Join us**

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 27 October 2024

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.