Community Development Coordinator

Division Corporate & Community
Department Library & Community Services
Employment Status Permanent, full-time
Employment Arrangement 35 hours per week with access to Council’s flexible working arrangements
Salary Range Grade 19 $98,766.68 to $113,718.91 per annum, (dependent upon experience) plus 11% Superannuation 

Council Overview

Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.

About the Role

Strathfield Council has a fantastic opportunity for a Community Development Coordinator to join our Library & Community Services Team on a permanent, full-time basis. 

The Community Development Coordinator facilitates programs, services, and information in accordance with community need with priority given to the key target groups, in accordance with the Community Strategic Plan.

The Community Development Coordinator is responsible for the following:

• Overseeing a Community Development Assistant (0.60 FTE)
• Work in consultation with the target groups and agencies in the community and to support capacity building to meet needs.
• Be a ‘hub’ for community inquiry in regard to services that support aged and disability, multicultural, children, youth and women and provide service referral as required.
• Represent Council at relevant inter-agencies and forums.
• Support program delivery to key targeted groups and be effective in marketing programs and services and disseminating information to the wider community.
• Liaise with other Council’s departments in respect of the needs of key target groups.
• Provide events, presentations, and regular activities such as Children and Youth Drop in, Seniors Week, Youth Week, Children’s School Holiday programs and Community Grants annual presentation.
• Write reports to Council as required and be competent in using InfoCouncil and the administration of council committee.
• Manage community and small grants program.
• Develop surveys and coordinate community engagement activities to assist Council planning activities.
• Research and develop plans and business cases to support Council addressing needs of community and in accordance with Operational Plan.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary degree qualification in Social Sciences, Health Sciences or relevant qualification and experience in community services.
• Demonstrated ability to address social needs and set up programs and/or deliver in collaboration with key community groups and agencies. 
• Demonstrated high level communication skills (oral and written) and able to communicate effectively and engage with relevant multicultural organisations and community service networks. 
• Understanding of the needs of children, youth, multicultural, women, seniors and people with a disability. 
• Demonstrated time and events management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines. 
• Well-developed computer literacy skills, specifically in Microsoft Excel, other Microsoft Office software and records management. 
• Hold a current Class C Driver’s Licence. 
• Hold a current Working With Children Check, First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain.
• Previous experience in working in Local Government or the Community Services sector (Desirable) 
• Experience in coordinating community advisory committees, or in a Community Development role (Desirable)
• Experience in research and developing plans and business cases and presenting findings to key stakeholders (Desirable)
• Demonstrated ability or experience in managing staff to deliver key outcomes (Desirable)

Position Description

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Staff Benefits

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To Apply

Applicants can apply through our online application process:

1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.

2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.
Your cover letter should address the selection criteria as found in the position description.

In line with Council's Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kathryn Fayle via email *************@strathfield.nsw.gov.au 

Applications Close at 10pm, Wednesday 10 April 2024

Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and other minority groups.