Two Community Development Positions Available

18 hours ago

Tusmore, South Australia City of Burnside Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

The City of Burnside is a prosperous City with a healthy, safe, connected, and active community, living in green leafy neighbourhoods where lifestyle is admired, heritage is valued, and people and nature live in harmony.

We are seeking two dynamic professionals experienced in Community Development to join our team.

Community Development Officer

Permanent Contract, Ref No. 23/25

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, deliver, and support evidence-based community development initiatives that promote social, inclusion, and wellbeing.
  • Build sustainable partnerships with local community organisations and stakeholders.
  • Support the implementation of Council's strategic plans, including the Regional Public Health Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
  • Administer and manage Council's Community Grants programs.
  • Conduct community engagement, research, and analysis to identify service gaps and inform future planning.
  • Prepare high-quality reports, proposals, and funding submissions.
Youth Development Officer

12-month Fixed Term Contract covering Maternity Leave, Ref No. 24/25

Key Responsibilities

  • Continue to deliver key actions from the Youth Action Plan, including:
  • Coordinating inclusive, innovative programs and events for young people.
  • Strengthening youth participation through consultation, outreach, and engagement.
  • Building partnerships with schools, clubs, and organisations to support youth-led initiatives.
  • Promoting youth development through strategic planning, research, and evaluation.
  • Supporting the visibility and impact of youth voices across Council and the community.

To be successful in these roles, you have will have tertiary qualifications in community development, community services or related disciplines and experience in coordinating community project and initiatives. Your capabilities will include excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

These positions are on a full-time basis classified at Level 4 based on skills and experience under the City of Burnside Administration Employees Enterprise Agreement The successful candidates will have a current SA Drivers Licence and undertake National Police and DHS Checks as part of the on-boarding process. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for these positions.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with an amazing, supportive team, a beautiful area to contribute to, flexibility, a great culture and the knowledge that you are improving the quality of life for people who live, work and visit our Council area. A great place to work We strive to build a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our community and encourage applications from any background and ability.

For initial enquiries, please contact Jennifer Mann, Team Leader Community Development on A copy of the position descriptions can be obtained from Council's website

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss accessibility requirements, please email

If you are ready to join our team, have the skills and experience, please submit an application in PDF format including a cover letter and CV via e-mail to quoting the relevant Ref No.

Applications close 9am Monday 13 October 2025.

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