Community Development Manager

5 days ago

Cockburn, Australia The City of Cockburn Full time

**Permanent Full Time/**9 day fortnight**:

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The City of Cockburn is dynamic and rapidly growing. It provides its employees with generous employment conditions and highly desirable lifestyle benefits including:

- Generous superannuation (up to 15.5%)
- Professional development and study opportunities
- Additional 2 days of leave per year
- Free Cockburn ARC membership, Wellness Programs & Health Checks
- Flexible working arrangements

Cockburn is made up of vibrant communities — old and new. We’re a place of diverse people, lifestyles and experiences — with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

We’re a magnet for families and lifestyle hunters who want to live, work and play here. We’re centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk Nyungar Boodjar (the land of the Whadjuk Nyungar people) between the coast and Jandakot Airport.

We’re a place of opportunity for professionals and we’re focused on delivering for our community to achieve our vision of **_Cockburn, the best place to be._**

**About the Position**

The Community Development Manager (50D) position is responsible for effectively managing the diverse range of service areas within the unit, and includes staff supervision, project development, establishment of business plans and delivery of projects and events. The position is integral to ensuring a strong foundation of cultural competency across the City.

**About You**

We are looking for an experienced professional with a community development mindset, with the ability to lead, motivate and engage a dedicated team. You have a strong focus on cultural safety and a passion for creating positive change at a local or community level, alongside or led by the community.

You will possess the following:

- Substantial management experience in a multi-disciplinary community development/services role, including demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and oversee a diverse multidisciplinary team and direct service delivery.
- Proven capacity to develop and maintain respectful relationships with First Nations communities and established personal networks with local First Nations communities.
- Highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills including conflict resolution and, the ability to engage and communicate with a wide range of people and groups.

**Pursuant to Section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.**

**Salary**: $128,545 - $137,086 per annum plus superannuation, depending on relevant qualifications and experience.

**How to Apply**: Please ensure you read the attached Position Description to get a full understanding of the role requirements and selection criteria before applying.

**Closing Date**: Monday 11th November 2024, 8.00 pm.
- The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date._
- _Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Cockburn values._

**Attachments**:

- Position Description - Community Development and Services - Community Development Manager.pdf

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