Community Development Officer

$87,549 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Community Services Branch, Community & Environment
Bundaberg Region

About Us

Are you ready to join our team and build Australia's best regional community?

Here at Bundaberg Regional Council, our vision is bold but simple, to build Australia’s best regional community. In order to achieve this, we’ve created a culture that’s centered on our core values. To be a Council that is customer-focused, respectful and prides itself on teamwork, diversity, sustainability, and innovation.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

About The Opportunity

Your role as aCommunity Development Officeris to develop and implement a range of strategies to ensure our community have access to information and services, and to facilitate active participation in various programs and activities for the whole community.

This role involves spearheading strategic planning for Community Development, fostering coordination between the community, Council, and organisations. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to) identifying service gaps, securing funding, advocating for minority groups, and administering budgets to achieve outcomes aligned with the Community Development Strategy. The incumbent will also provide ongoing support, respond to community needs, and undertake additional tasks as requested by Management, contributing to the effective programming and coordination of services.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Human Services, Social Work and/or behavioural/social sciences with a minimum of three years relevant industry experience or substantial experience.
• Current class 'C' drivers licence and Working with Children Blue Card
• Demonstrated experience in Community Development, working with disadvantaged persons, individual groups, youth and communities.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating activities in a regional/rural environment including the ability to attract, identify and source funding for, community projects, groups and organisations .
• Knowledge of and skills in social needs analysis, social planning and service development and to develop strategic responses to address identified needs
• Demonstrated experience with local and regional networks and government departments and knowledge of relevant government policy and funding programs
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage and prioritise a wide range of tasks with minimal supervision
• Well-developed interpersonal and customer service communication skills
• Live and uphold the Council's values, show initiative, and a 'can do' attitude towards work

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration salary with options for salary sacrifice, up to 12% Superannuation contributions, 17.5% leave loading
• 36.25 hour working week, regular rostered days off, including long weekends
• Work within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supported team
• An all-inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone feels valued

The Selection Process

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a National Police Check, as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply or find out more about the Position Description and our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition visit our Careers with Council webpage.

Closing Date: 11.30pm Sunday 28 January 2024 AEST

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on Sunday, 28 January 2024, whichever is sooner. 

Thank you for your interest in this position. We look forward to receiving your application.