AddressCommunity Development Officer
Position Information
Kentish and Latrobe Councils are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced person to join our team as a Community Development Officer.
In this full-time role, you will provide support and activities in the Kentish and Latrobe municipal communities to improve community wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Council and the municipality determine its Community Development goals.
- Foster and grow the community support network and services in the municipality as a key determinant to building a stronger and more resilient community.
- Work with community members, groups, and service providers to determine sustainable processes that develop community capacity to take effective action to resolve common problems.
About us
The Kentish and Latrobe Councils are located in the north-west of Tasmania and share a municipal boundaries with Kentish Council, Devonport City Council, West Tamar Council and Meander Valley Council.
Latrobe and Kentish Councils value collaboration and partnerships both within and outside their municipalities. As part of their business model, the councils have entered into a resource-sharing arrangement. This allows both councils to deliver services and outcomes for their respective communities to gain benefits that may have been otherwise unattainable.
Since the inception of the resource sharing arrangements in 2010, the number of resources shared has steadily grown and the two Councils now operate as one organisation with respective elected representatives.
More information and how to apply
Applications must be submitted on either the Latrobe Council or Kentish Council website
- www.latrobe.tas.gov.au
- www.kentish.tas.gov.au
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol screen and provide a current national police check.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 11 June at 4.00pm
