Community Development Project Officer

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community. 

Community Development Project Officer – Permanent, Full Time 

• Salary: $76,446.07 - $81,186.73 per annum  
• Plus, up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply) 
• Ref No: 24-024

Working as part of the Community Development Team, you will assist in coordinating and implementing projects relating to targets and commitments outlined in the City’s Community Development Business Unit Plan and the City’s operational and strategic plans.  

This position is responsible for planning, promoting, and implementing high-quality Community Development initiatives that reflect the local community’s needs, focusing on support to deliver the Age-friendly Plan, Regional Homelessness Plan, Community Gardens and the Communities in-focus program.  This position collaborates with service providers and relevant stakeholders to design and facilitate delivery of programs, services, advice, awareness, and initiatives for the community.

The successful candidate will have experience in planning and delivering Community Development Projects, and the capacity to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to work towards positive community outcomes. The position requires the candidate to work full-time flexible hours, with occasional evenings and weekends.  

Applicants need to provide their CV along with a covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the following selection criteria:  

• Sound knowledge of Community Development, community consultation and community engagement principles. 
• Demonstrated experience in the effective planning and delivery of Community Development Projects, events and initiatives.
• Highly developed skills in written and verbal communication skills, including report writing skills. 
• High level of interpersonal and collaboration skills to build mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

The successful applicant will be required to have a satisfactory National Police Clearance.

Further information can be obtained by calling Caroline Jackson Pierce, Team Leader Community Development on 9400 4952. 

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close at 11.55pm on Tuesday 5 March 2024.  

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities, and genders to apply for this position. 

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed. 

JAMES PEARSON 

Chief Executive Officer 

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.