Community Development Officer

**Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives.**

We currently have an opportunity for a Community Development Officer (Aboriginal) to join the Community Hubs team. As a Community Development Officer (Aboriginal) you will get to:

- To provide strategic support to the Aboriginal community and build capacity; and work with Council to provide a culturally safe space for Aboriginal people to access Council Services.
- To plan and implement programs, projects and activities in collaboration and consultation with the Aboriginal community groups and leaders to build strong relations between Council and the Aboriginal community.
- To contribute and participate to the Community Hubs team initiatives

**What we offer...**
- Part Time, 21 hours per week
- Annual salary from $79,125.80 to $94,144.44 (to be based on pro rata) (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)
- Plus 11.5 % superannuation

**What you'll need to be successful in the role...**
- Minimum diploma in Community Services, Community Development or equivalent, and or lived experience working within Aboriginal communities.
- Proof of Aboriginality as this is a requirement of this position. Knowledge of the local Traditional Owners and be able to build connection to Country.
- Demonstrated experience in community development practice and trends. An understanding of local government policies and procedures impacting on community development and services.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of local Aboriginal community, culture, need and aspirations.
- Proven experience in delivering programs and codesigned projects with the local Aboriginal communities.

Interested to know more? **Click here** for the position description.

**Pre-Employment Checks**

All employees and other workers must uphold and promote safety and wellbeing for children and young people.

**What you'll love about working for Kiama Council...**
- We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

- Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff
- Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff
- Hybrid working arrangements e.g. work from home
- Generous leave entitlements including:

- Paid parental leave
- Fifteen days of sick leave
- Long service leave after five years
- Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees
- We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

- Access to the Fitness Passport
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Two paid health and wellbeing days each year
- We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:

- Study assistance
- On the job training
- Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role
- Access to social club events for social club members:

- BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations
- Birthday and Christmas vouchers

**What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA...**

Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.

**Contact**:Lance Barrie, Community Hubs Coordinator on 02 4232 0444

**Closing Date**: Sunday 13 October 2024, 23:30 pm.

We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values

**Respect** | **Integrity **| **Innovation **| **Teamwork **| **Excellence**

underpinning everything we do.