AddressThe City of South Perth (the City) is seeking applications from candidates to undertake a temporary parental leave cover (of up to 12 months) for the position of Community Development Officer (Youth and Children) to join the Community Culture and Recreation Business Unit.
The City's talented workforce prides itself on delivering excellent service to the community, and is a unique and vibrant Western Australian municipality. Located only 4kms from the Perth CBD, the City borders the stunning Swan River on its Northern and Western boundaries, and boasts excellent access to important social, commercial and leisure infrastructure.
The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing towards creating a vibrant and enriched local community through researching, developing and implementing you and children development programs, services and events primarily in the areas of:
- Youth 10-25
- Children 0-10 years including Early Years Network (Children 0-6 years); and
- General community development and related projects
To be successful in this position you need to demonstrate;
- Diploma of youth work, community services or similar
- Demonstrated experience working with young people
- Experience in developing, implementing and evaluation programs and projects
- Demonstrated experience in dealing with the public / community organisations
- Experience with developing and acquitting funding submissions
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Well-developed personal computer and associated software skills
- Knowledge of and/or experience in local government
- Knowledge of risk management practices
- Current 'C' class drivers licence
- Working with Children Check
- Ability to work outside office hours, weekends and public holidays when required
This temporary full time position is a level 5 which attracts a salary of $75,228 - $86,594 gross per annum plus superannuation. Our employees can take advantage of great working conditions and benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, training and professional development opportunities, flexible work or working from home arrangements, health and wellbeing initiatives, as well as superannuation co-contribution options.
If you're ready to be a part of a diverse and progressive team, please submit an online application using the 'Apply Here' button on the City's website. As part of your online application form you will be prompted to complete relevant personal information and respond to online application questions. Supporting documents should be saved in .pdf format. Hardcopy applications may also be provided to the City of South Perth Civic Centre reception. (Applications in other formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed)
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for a majority of occupations and workforces in WA. This will be introduced in a phased approach and more information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au [link removed]).
For more information regarding the position, please contact Margaret King, Community Development Coordinator on 08 9474 07***or visit the City's website southperth.wa.gov.au/careers [link removed]
Applications close at 4.00 pm on30 September 2022.
Please note: Applications are considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. The City reserves the right to close adverts early, therefore an early application is encouraged.
The City of South Perth is an equal opportunity employer, who is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
This publication is available in alternative formats on request; please contact the Customer Service Team to request alternative format type (08) 9474 0***.
