Regional Community Development Officer

4 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Tradewind Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate Regional Community Development Officer to play a key role in supporting community organisations, with a particular focus on sporting clubs and local initiatives. This role involves working closely with grassroots sports organisations, leagues, and associations to implement evidence-based programs that promote wellbeing and reduce harm. If you are a confident facilitator with a strong background in community engagement and sports-based development, we want to hear from you

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a regional team to deliver AOD prevention programs effectively and in line with state and national priorities
  • Build and maintain partnerships with local government, community organisations, health services, and sporting bodies
  • Oversee planning, monitoring, and reporting of program outcomes
  • Support staff recruitment, professional development, and performance management
  • Represent programs at events, forums, and community workshops
What we're looking for:
  • Degree qualification in health promotion, community development, social sciences, or a related field
  • Experience leading and delivering community-based health or prevention programs
  • Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and community consultation
  • Proven ability to manage teams, set priorities, and achieve program outcomes
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills
  • Willingness to travel within ACT and occasionally interstate

Benefits
  • Competitive salary with access to salary packaging benefits.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options.
  • Additional leave entitlements, including wellbeing and purchased leave options.
  • Professional development opportunities to support career growth.
  • A supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and lived experience.
Why apply?

This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the ACT by reducing alcohol and drug-related harm and strengthening community wellbeing. You'll be joining a respected national organisation and working alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to prevention, education, and community impact.

For further information on the role, please contact Greg Camm at or

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA AND THE ORGANISATIONS WE REPRESENT ARE PROUD TO BE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS.

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.

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