Community Development Officer

3 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Protech NQ Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Our client is on the lookout for a Community Development Officer to join their friendly and supportive team. 

You'll be part of a team that drives community connection and inclusion across the region — supporting programs, events and initiatives that help make Cairns an even better place to live.

What you'll be doing

  • Helping plan and deliver local community projects and events
  • Building relationships with community groups and key stakeholders
  • Supporting initiatives that celebrate culture and inclusion
  • Assisting with reports, funding submissions and program evaluations

What we're looking for

  • Experience in community development or a similar role
  • Great communication and teamwork skills
  • A passion for helping others and improving community outcomes
  • Willingness to occasionally attend out-of-hours events

The details:

  • Start date: ASAP (pending pre-employment checks)
  • Contract end date: 10 April 2026
  • Location: Council Chambers, Spence Street, Cairns
  • Hours: 36.25 per week, Monday to Friday

Pre-employment checks (including a drug and alcohol test and Police Check) will be required.

If this sounds like you, or you'd like to learn more about the role:

Apply now

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