Community Development Officer

Position Description – Community Development Officer

July 2025

Position title Community Development Officer

Position number 1123

Classification (Level) Level 4

Department City Services

Division Community Connections

Business unit Projects & Partnerships

People Leader Team Leader, Projects & Partnerships

Government and non-government agencies, education and

Key stakeholders research facilities, peak bodies and networks, sector/community/ youth and NFP organisations, relevant

contractors and facilitators

Community Vision: A liveable, sustainable community.

The strategic directions of Liveable, Sustainable, and Community reflect the aspirations of

the community for the City of Marion's future.

A fourth strategic direction, Our Organisation, sets the focus for Council and its staff toward

fulfilling the Community Vision and Strategic Directions. These interconnected

directions emphasise a commitment to achieving holistic outcomes for the council area

City of Marion Values

Our Values inform what is important in how we deliver for our community.

They aspire towards a consistent standard that can be expected from all who engage with

the City of Marion.

Together we… Our Community Vision

Focus on the customer | We are:

• Engaged with our diverse community
• Responsive and proactive
• Dedicated to delivering great customer

experiences

Engage with respect | We are:

• Committed to a safe and inclusive workplace
• Connected, caring and professional
• Honest, transparent and act with integrity

Embrace excellence | We are:

• Adaptable, driven and continuously improve

• Accountable for our decisions and actions
• Proactive in sustainability and support the

environment

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Position Description – Community Development Officer

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Purpose

The primary emphasis of this role centres around contributing to the achievement of the

Community Wellbeing Unit's objectives, aiming to enhance their strategy and goals through

community development projects. Working within the Projects and Partnerships team and

engagement across sector networks, this position offers a platform for positive outcomes

with and for our community.

Utilising community development principles, the role will support a strategic and

coordinated approach that best addresses identified community priorities. You will partner

with key stakeholders to support new initiatives, existing projects and/or work with partners

to develop solutions to assist in meeting identified community needs. A strong emphasis is

placed on data driven, evidence-based practices and working in partnership.

In line with our unwavering commitment to the City of Marion, you will play a pivotal role in

delivering exceptional service to our community, working diligently to enhance residents'

overall quality of life. Your role will involve a continuous, intelligent, and efficient approach to

your daily responsibilities, upholding the organisation's values and purpose.

Key Deliverables

• Utilise effective research and evaluation practices to direct priority work areas.

• Utilise evidence-based practices to develop partnerships that contribute to

community capacity building.

• Develop partnerships and collaborations that support collective impact outcomes,

initiatives and projects assist in meeting identified needs.

• Participate in relevant networks and forums to inform your work and contribute to

the sector.

• Coordinate the implementation of the Youth Partnerships Program.

• Complete projects within scope, budget and timeline.

• Provide relevant reports when required.

• Provide positive leadership across Council and externally with key stakeholders in the

fostering of Youth Engagement and Community Development approaches.

• Assist the team to fulfil the City of Marion strategic directions and organisational

requirements.

• Support relevant projects and activities that are the responsibility of the Projects and

Partnerships Team where required.

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Position Description – Community Development Officer

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Person Specification

Essential criteria

• A tertiary qualification in Community Development/Youth Development/Population

Health/Public Health or other relevant field.

• Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships and working in

collaboration with key partners across a broad sector (eg: community development,

youth development, disability, access and inclusion).

• Experience participating in or leading sector network initiatives or projects.

• Strong project management skills including research, development, implementation,

and evaluation.

• Proven ability understanding effective youth and community engagement and

capacity building methods and/or

• Experience utilising community development and youth specific models of practice.

• Demonstrate strong communication skills, verbal and written.

• Skills utilising Microsoft software suite and relevant IT systems.

• Adhere to reporting requirements and/or implement plans and strategies.

• Proficient in time management, prioritisation, and flexibility in managing changing

priorities, workloads and urgent matters.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and display astuteness in a sensitive and

political environment.

• Experience working within a team and the ability to work autonomously, be self-

motivated.

Desirable criteria

• Additional qualifications or accredited training undertaken in relevant fields

• Knowledge of emerging trends in the sector.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of the roles and functions of Local Government

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

• Skills in the use of I.C.T. as a communication tool.

Standard conditions

• Satisfactory completion of a National Police Clearance (will be arranged by the City of

Marion)

• Satisfactory completion of applicable Medical Assessment (will be arranged by the

City of Marion)

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• Must be either an Australian resident or possess the legal right to work in Australia,

with the ability to provide documentation of a valid work visa.

• Comply with existing Work, Health and Safety legislation and regulation obligations and

apply "Think Safe Live Well" philosophy.

• Embrace ethical and moral behavior and report any suspected instances of fraud

and/or corruption in accordance with Fraud and Corruption Management and the

Code of Conduct.

• Adhere to the City of Marion Values.

• The incumbent will perform other duties as required.

Other conditions specific to the role

• Must hold a valid, full (unrestricted) driver's license in accordance with South Australian

requirements.

• The position will be based at the City Services site.

• The position responsibilities require a flexible work schedule with some out of hours

required.

• This is a prescribed position as defined by the City of Marion Safe Environments for

Children and Vulnerable Persons Policy. Therefore, incumbent must:

o Promote and maintain a child safe environment and take relevant actions in

accordance with council's Safe Environments for Children and Vulnerable

Persons Policy and with legislative requirements under the Children and Young

People (Safety) Act 2017 and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016.

o Satisfactorily complete a DHS Working with Children Check (to be renewed

every five years) and be willing to undertake Child Safe Training.

Position description confirmation and acknowledgement

New employee acknowledgement

By signing the 'City of Marion Employment Acceptance Statement' in your Letter of Offer, you

are agreeing to the Position Description attached to your Offer.

Employee name: Signature: Date:

Leader name: Signature: Date:

HR name: Signature: Date:

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