Community Development Officer

Permanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week 

$90,985.68 to $94,947.74  Annually  + up to 12% super  

RCC Officers' Level 5  

A special place

At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.

Here, every role matters … Together, we’re focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.

Your opportunity

Do you have a passion for Community Development and building trusted relationships? Do you have a thorough understanding and application of principles of Community Development? We have the role for you!

As our Community Development Officer, you will be responsible for the development of evidence based understanding of community issues and needs which translate into positive community outcomes, plans and policies. You will travel to our Island communities to support the needs and address the issues affecting community members.

Guided by our Values, you will:

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop, implement, and facilitate community capacity building to increase supports and services to Redlands Coast Island Communities.
• Ensure best practice approaches in council and community planning relating to community capacity building and development.
• Research and contribute to the development of strategic and policy advice on a range of strategic options.

For full details, take a look at the Position Description.

What you’ll bring

First and foremost, you’ll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.

We would love to hear from you or someone you know who:

• Has effective time-management and can work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in a semi-autonomous capacity.
• Can work on their feet to stragise quickly to provide innovative and creative solution to community issues and needs.
• Has high level communication, consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to apply these while engaging and developing effective relationships.

Why join us

We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council. They say it’s about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council.

Here, you can:

• Improve lives, for today and tomorrow. You will make an impact in our organisation by working within the Redlands community to support their needs and address the issues affecting community members.
• Achieve, for the community and your career. We’ll support you every step of the way and you will have a huge impact on the work we do.
• Experience variety, and grow as a result. Upskill, try new roles and broaden your horizons. Council is an amazing place to grow and diversify professionally.
• Find the right balance to bring the best you. We offer attractive benefits, ongoing support and flexible working arrangements.

Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:

• Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
• Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break.
• Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance.
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.
• Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.
• Reward and recognition programs.
• Wellbeing programs and social club.
• Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.
• Access to RedFlex – our flexible work program offering flexibility in how, when and where you work. 

Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people.

Eligibility

• You'll hold a current C class Drivers' Licence.
• You'll have the ability to work outside of standard working hours on occasion and as required.
• Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 
• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Ready to join us
 

Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

To be considered, applicants must submit a:

1. Cover letter (one page); and
2. Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.

RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.

Specific information on the position (200603) can be obtained by contacting Tracey Cooke on (07) 3829 8***.  Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 23/06/2024.

At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.

Applications will not be accepted from a third party.