Community Development Officer - Social Planning

About the role:
In this role you will be the key point of contact between Council, the community, service providers and government agencies for the assessment of existing and future needs of Tweed Shire residents. Your knowledge and experience will support Council and local and regional Community Development initiatives through research, data collation and analysis, funding submissions, evaluation and policy advice.
What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $92,107 per annum with competency-based increments up to $106,005 per annum, plus 11% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list -

for more).
We are seeking:

• Degree in Social Sciences (Humanities, Economics etc), Social Planning, Social Policy or Research related discipline.
• Demonstrated capacity to network, communicate and develop cooperative working relationships with a wide range of community groups and services, and across diverse disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, evaluation, research, group facilitation, community consultation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in Community Service Planning.
• Demonstrated high level oral skills, in particular negotiation and conflict resolution.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an

. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 2 February 2024 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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