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SalaryAre you passionate about nurturing inclusivity, fostering diversity, and empowering the Seniors within our community?
The City of Nedlands is looking for a dynamic and passionate Community Development Officer Seniors to strengthen the City’s Positive Aging activities through encouraging innovation, diversity, and inclusion to align with the Strategic Community Plan as part of our Community Development Team.
About the City of Nedlands
The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach.
With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.
About the role
As Community Development Officer Seniors you will be at the heart of our mission to make Nedlands an even more exciting and inclusive place to live.
As our Community Development Officer Seniors you will:
- Play a key role in the design, planning, and execution of a Positive Ageing Program across various City locations including our Libraries, Tresillian Arts Centre, and other City managed services or facilities.
- Coordinate with external speakers, instructors, and experts to provide engaging and informative sessions that cater to seniors across City locations.
- Facilitate increased awareness of the Positive Ageing Program and its associated events, encouraging participation and fostering a sense of community among older adults.
About the successful candidate
To be considered for the role, candidates should have degree level qualifications in Community Development, Social Science, Recreation or related field and previous experience in delivering community programs.
Candidates will also have the following;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to high level customer and community service;
- The ability to self-manage a varied workload to meet deadlines; and
- Knowledge of statutory requirements in relation to access & inclusion.
Experience using Sharepoint and/or Technology One is considered advantageous.
What we offer
This is a permanent, full-time position and offers a salary range of $79,105 to $92,020 per annum dependent on skills and experience plus superannuation.
Employee benefits
- 5 weeks Annual Leave.
- Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks primary carer / 2 weeks partner leave).
- Up to 13% superannuation contributions.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
- Fitness Passport wellness program access.
- Private health insurance corporate discounts.
- Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice option.
Additional details
Please read the position description to ensure a full understanding of the role.
Applications must include a covering letter and resume demonstrating suitability for the role.
Candidates must have current rights to work in Australia.
Confidential enquiries can be directed to Sally De Freitas, Manager Community Development on (08) 9273 3550.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted online via the City of Nedlands website before 5pm AWST, 23 April 2024.
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Early application is encouraged.
