Community Development Officer

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in communities?

Do you want to connect with the diverse needs and concerns of our local Moira community members and have a genuine passion for serving and enhancing our beautiful region?

A great Community Development Officer has natural solution focused mentality and is an active listener, keeping in touch with the community through ongoing building of a strong network.

You will uphold high ethical standards, building trust within the community and acting with integrity and transparency.  

With qualifications in the Community Development field, an understanding of Community Development principles and strategies you will have strong networking skills and the ability to connect the local communities.

If you have a passion for supporting regional communities, facilitating community engagement, and event and/or project management experience, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Community Development Officer role will see you actively encouraging community participation and support community members to develop and implement community plans.

You will strengthen the Moira community through the establishment of sustainable activities and ongoing identification of potential growth and development opportunities across a range of sectors such as small business, arts, tourism, sport, multimedia, agriculture, health and education.

You will provide direct support, information and guidance to community members, stakeholders, external service providers and other strategic partners regarding planning, development and implementation of strategic plans.  

ABOUT US

Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.
The area’s warm Mediterranean climate, appealing natural environment and location means Moira is home to agricultural, horticultural, viticultural and tourism operations. Such attractions include wineries, historic homesteads, galleries, craft shops, licensed clubs, water sports, fishing, beaches, forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands.

We pride ourselves on our friendly environment and offer:

• A family friendly workplace that live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty and Teamwork
• The opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Attractive salary and the ability to salary package
• Onsite physiotherapist and a health and wellbeing consultant
• Career progression and professional development
• Discounted corporate gym membership

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment functional assessment, psychometric assessment, a National Police History Check prior to commencement.

Applicants who do not address the key selection criteria will not be considered. 

An opportunity to join the Moira team and develop your career with an innovative leader committed to delivering excellent services.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place