Community Development Officer

**Job Number**:
500027

**The details**:

- Permanent Full Time
- $94,415 pa + 12% super + leave loading
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 5 of EBA5
- 9 day fortnight
- 72.5 hour fortnight
- Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
- Location: Strathpine

**About our opportunity**

We are looking for an experienced Community Development Officer to join our dedicated team at Strathpine

Leading our work as a Welcoming City, you will develop and implement programs and initiatives that enhance the wellbeing and inclusion of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This will be achieved through partnerships with community organisations, stakeholders and government agencies.

Our long-term Community Wellbeing Strategy 2042 prioritises inclusion and is tied to local social supports, community cohesion and the appreciation of diverse community identities. You will work with community and Council departments to improve the effectiveness and accessibility of services and assist in the development and implementation of policies.

As part of a busy Community Development team, you will work together to plan, promote and activate opportunities that strengthen the capability of communities to sustain community wellbeing and promote diversity. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to help deliver Council’s Welcoming Cities program.

**About you**

Do you have experience and/or understanding of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds? If so, want to hear from you

With a knowledge of community development principles, and highly developed people, relationship and interpersonal communication skills you will be able to support and strengthen community organisations.

Our team is a diverse group, highly collaborative and committed to strengthening the wellbeing of our communities and we are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability - we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

**Position Description**

**Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?**

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations every year.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
- Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.

**How to Apply**

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.
- **Applications will close midnight, Monday 7 October 2024.**

**Advertised**:
18 Sep 2024

**Applications close**:
07 Oct 2024 23:55