Community Development Officer

3 days ago

Altona, Australia City of Hobsons Bay Full time

Permanent Full-time

Band 6 - $91,930 - $101,483 + 11% super + RDO
- Supportive team environment
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- Monthly rostered days off

We have an exciting opportunity to join Council's Community Development team, fostering connected, thriving and healthy communities in Hobsons Bay.

**About the role**

Working directly with the local community sector, groups and representatives, this position uses strengths-based community development principles to design, implement and evaluate programs, initiatives and strategies in response to Council priorities and emerging needs.

Priority areas can vary depending on Council strategic priorities and community need, and may include areas such as community connectedness, social justice, and social determinants of health, place-based or neighbourhood development, and prioritised areas of intervention such as homelessness and food security.

**About you**:
You will bring:

- Degree or diploma level qualifications in community development, health promotion, social sciences, or other relevant disciplines with some relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience
- Highly developed skills and experience in whole of population and targeted program planning and project management
- Demonstrated understanding of social and economic justice and the social determinants of health and wellbeing and how they intersect within a local government and community development context.
- Experience in productive partnership development and relationship management.

**How to apply**

Follow the links to attach:

- a cover letter outlining your suitability to the role
- and resume.

The position description can be accessed below. To find out more about the role, please contact Ben Pollard, Community Development on 1300 179 944.

**Pre-Employment Requirements**

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

**Make an impact that matters**

At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precinct s, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.

If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

**What can we offer**

Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.

We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us

And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including yoga and pilates classes, walking clubs and more.

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