Community Development Officer

Permanent Full Time Opportunity

35 hour week with 19 day - 4 week cycle
Salary from $75,775.45p.a. to $87,899.75 p.a. plus 10% superannuation

• Love the Southern Highlands
• Great team environment
• 35 hours
  
  Located in the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW, 1.5 hours south-west of Sydney -
  Wingecarribee Shire Council is working to create and nurture a vibrant & diverse community in harmony with the region's urban, agricultural & natural environments.

About the Role:
The Wingecarribee Shire Council is looking for a Community Development Officer. The role requires the incumbent to support community development and wellbeing initiatives, events, programs and projects. The role will undertake community engagement and community planning initiatives that respond to identified community needs.
This position will utilise high level community engagement skills to work with community organisations, local residents, stakeholders and Council staff to implement capacity building programs and projects.

About You:
1. Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences or related field and relevant work experience.
2. Demonstrated experience with cultural or community strategic planning.
3. Project and Event management skills and experience including managing grants, contracts and budgets
4. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in capacity building and community development activities.
5. Advance communication and interpersonal skills, that include the ability to lead and influence.
6. Ability to work flexibly to attend/manage programs and events.
7. Experience with Microsoft Office Computer applications and ability to learn new systems.
8. Valid Working with Children Check
9. Current C Class Driver's Licence

The Benefits:

• Focus on Health and Well Being with flexible working conditions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to our free, confidential employee assistance program (EAP).

How to Apply:
Please upload your current resume and a brief cover letter.
Applicants not addressing the essential criteria may not be considered. For further information about the role, please contact Cath Brennan, Coordinator Community Development on (02) 4868 0888.
In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council's COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated.
Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Applications are to be received by 10 July 2022. Applications will be progressively reviewed prior to the closing date.



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