Community Development Officer Youth, Children and Families
4 days ago
- 12 month parental leave cover
- Excellent career building opportunity
- Rostered Day Off approximately once every three weeks
About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role
This role is a customer centric role and requires managing customer enquiries face to face, via email and over the phone. This role produces, sends, tracks, and records notifications, referrals and letters to residents, businesses and community members. In addition, you will generate regular and adhoc reports, process and track requisitions and invoices, book meetings, create agendas and complete minute taking.
About You
Are you passionate about creating positive change for young people, children, and families in a diverse community? The City of Ryde is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Development Officer to design, lead and support community development and wellbeing initiatives. This role is a 12 month maternity leave position. In this role, you will develop and implement place-based projects that foster social connection, build local capacity, and empower communities – particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
You'll be responsible for leading strategic projects, building strong partnerships with local stakeholders, and providing informed responses to emerging community needs through research and data analysis. As a key liaison for the City of Ryde Youth Council, your ability to engage, collaborate and deliver tangible community outcomes will be essential. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a progressive and community-focused local government.
Key Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences or a similar field or demonstrated, relevant equivalent professional experience and training.
- Proven experience working with community members and community groups and organisations.
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and networking skills with track record of building and maintaining strategic partnerships.
- Proven experience in managing projects, events and creative initiatives leading to successful community outcomes
- Valid NSW Working with Children Check
Your commencing annual salary will start between $98, $107,213.58 superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture & Benefits
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)
How to apply
Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.
Please note you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Sunday 12 October at 11:30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Sean Willenberg on for a confidential discussion.
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety
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