Community Development Officer - First Peoples

Identified Position
Community Development Officer - First Peoples
Requisition Number: 211
Salary Range: $91,545.96 - $97,445.45 per annum
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 30 June 2024 at 11.30pm AEST

Agency applications are not being accepted at this stage.

This is a First Peoples Identified Position

Are you passionate about community wellbeing and resilience? 
Do you have a deep connection to First Peoples communities and a desire to make a meaningful impact? 
We are looking for a dedicated Community Development Officer - First Peoples to join our team at Cairns Regional Council.

Primary Objectives:

• Provide high level strategic advice to all levels of Council on trends and issues relating to First Peoples in the Cairns LGA and response options that strengthen resilience, community wellbeing and quality of life.
• Develop strategies, advisory processes and partnerships that assist Council to build respectful, trusting, and positive relationships with First Peoples communities to facilitate Council’s reconciliation objectives.
• Develop and implement policies and tools to assist Council to work respectfully and effectively with First Peoples across the breadth of Council business. 
• Identify and deliver programs and initiatives that benefit First Peoples and service providers in line with key organisational positions including Council’s Corporate Plan and its reconciliation objectives.

Our Ideal Candidate: 

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably within local government or community-based organisations.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, particularly those related to community wellbeing and reconciliation initiatives.
• Ability to build and maintain respectful, trusting, and positive relationships with First Peoples communities, internal stakeholders, and partner agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective networks with government, non-government, First Peoples groups, and community representatives to promote partnerships and achieve outcomes.

If you are a passionate advocate for First Peoples and have a commitment to fostering community wellbeing and resilience, we want to hear from you. 

Apply now to join our team and make a lasting difference in the Cairns community.

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements    
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave     
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions    
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities    
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment    
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement    
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!
Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

• Phone: (07) 4044 3***    
• Email: ****@cairns.qld.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council