Community Development Officer

JOIN A TEAM PASSIONATE ABOUT ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

About the position

The Community Development Officer position provides high level community engagement and capacity building to the community and supports functional areas to communicate information relevant to the delivery of Council programs and initiatives.  The position is responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of a variety of community development programs and activities in their region.

This position will work under general direction.

• The salary range for this position is $36, $37,517.90 gross, pro rata, per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• This is a Temporary Part time position until 28 June 2026 (Maternity Leave Cover).
• 27.5 hours / fortnight on Thursdays and Fridays.
• Work outside of standard hours, including nights and weekends, may sometimes be required depending on community requirements.
• This is a great opportunity to job share with an experienced and enthusiastic team member.
• The position is based in the Toowoomba CBD.
• CBD Parking provided.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Active social club – TRC Employee's Association.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• A supportive work environment.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application (Once logged into your Seek account, click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. Your current resume.
2. A two page document addressing each of the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description, using workplace examples that demonstrate your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities relevant for the position. Please ensure your responses to each criterion are clearly identified, as this allows the panel to assess your suitability and score each criterion separately.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

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For further information

Please contact Darryl Bates - Principal Community Development - on within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Tuesday, 14 October 2025.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.