Community Development Officer

About Us

Community Development Directorate

The City’s Community Development Directorate provides a broad range of facilities, services, projects, and events that directly impact the daily lives of our 224,000 residents and visitors.

The Directorate works to develop safe and vibrant places and deliver services and facilities to support a community that is healthy, welcoming, and thriving.

About the Position

The Community Development Officer is responsible for fostering community engagement, empowerment, and participation to promote a connected and inclusive community. 

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the Community Development Officer will include but are not limited to:

• Maintain links between Council and the community and support the development of sustainable community groups and networks.
• Collaborate with partners to identify and leverage available resources, expertise, and support for Community Development initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with community organisations, leaders, and groups to foster a sense of belonging and trust.

About You

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Extensive knowledge of social issues and best practices in social impact
• Ability to recognise the diverse experiences and needs within communities and engage effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Highly developed verbal communication skills including the ability to present information to a range of stakeholders

For further information, please refer to the position description. 

What We Offer

The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Superannuation matching of up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance.
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year.
• 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres – only applicable for perm/fixed-term employees.
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Generous study assistance.
• Active social club.
• Employee recognition program.
• Novated Leasing (where applicable).

This casual position is a Level 6 Inside Workforce Agreement position which attracts an hourly rate of $41.83 plus 25% loading.

To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability obtain a:

• A copy of Australian driving licence
• National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
• Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
• The right to work in Australia

More about the City

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 223,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

How to Apply

www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

If you’re interested in this position, we want to hear from you so click ‘Apply’ now. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Beth Jasas I (08) 9205 8***

Applications close 6pm on 4th March2024, however please be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date. We encourage you to apply now.