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SalarySeeking an enthusiastic and experienced Community Development Officer to support the ongoing activation of The Torrens Valley Community Centre in Gumeracha along with facilitating opportunities for community connection and wellbeing across the Northern side of the council area.
About Adelaide Hills Council
The Adelaide Hills Council is a magnificent place to live, work and visit. The environmental, residential, primary production and natural qualities of the district are renowned and contribute to the Adelaide Hills being "a special place", and one of Australia's most loved areas. Adelaide Hills Council is committed to building the community through leadership, community involvement and commitment to service.
We offer a diverse and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible work practices, income protection insurance and a genuine desire for you to enjoy your work.
About the Role – Community Development Officer, Community Centres
- Reference number 401
- General Officer Level 5 $96,928 – $101,201(FTE) plus superannuation
- Part time (0.8 FTE), Permanent (Mon – Thurs with some out of hours requirements)
The CDO will be responsible for the ongoing activation of the Torrens Valley Community Centre in Gumeracha while also looking for opportunities to engage with the broader community. The position reports to the Manager, Community Development, provides leadership for another officer and works closely with the community and Community Development team.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Previous experience in a Community Development role
- The ability to connect and work collaboratively with others
- A creative, resilient, and entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience in developing, delivering, and evaluating community programs.
This is a prescribed position. As part of Adelaide Hills Council’s Safe Environments Policy, a current Working with Children Check, and undertaking Child Safe Environment Training every three years, are requirements of the position.
A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the Council’s requirements will be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
About our Benefits
Experience the benefits of a career in council:
- Ability to accrue flexi-time.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Free income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries.
- A health and wellbeing program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more.
- Free access to three counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Corporate Uniform Allowance.
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- Study Assistance.
How to Apply
Applications must address the selection criteria in the position description and state the reference number from the advert. Visit Council Employment at Council (ahc.sa.gov.au) for the position description.
Apply by 8.00pm, Sunday 21 April 2024 via SEEK.
Confidential enquiries are welcome to Rebecca Shepherd on (08) 8408 0***.
The advert information can be provided in other formats if requested.
International applicants who do not have an appropriate Australian work visa or residency will not be considered, or receive an acknowledgement email.
