Community Development Support Officer

We are currently seeking applications for a Community Development Support Officer to provide support to the Manager Community Services.

About the role

This position is suited to someone with an interest in providing support for community events and project management. The Support Officer will plan and coordinate small-scale projects or components of large-scale projects when required and assist with event management of Council events and provide support for community events. We are looking for someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills to strengthen partnerships with various stakeholders to build community knowledge of Community Development. This will include actively involving residents in Community Development initiatives. The successful applicant will need to have a high level of computer skills as a responsibility of the Support Officer is to update Council’s website content and social media pages. This will also involve producing the monthly newsletter relating to Community Development activities.

Why work for us?

• 9-day fortnight (72.5hr fortnight)
• Up to 12% Employer Superannuation with ability to salary sacrifice employee contribution.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per year
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years’ service – pro rata available after 7 years
• Salary Packaging available
• Supportive and motivating team
• Active Social Club
• Fitness Passport Program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relaxed lifestyle, boating, fishing, sports facilities, private and public schooling options up to Grade 12, cultural venues and events and all of this situated in a thriving agricultural community only an hour away from Townsville or two hours from the magical Whitsundays.

Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9*** or you can download the application package using the following link.

Applications for 24/03 – Community Development Support Officer should include:

• A cover letter
• A current resume
• Statements addressing the selection criteria
• Copies of relevant qualifications and licences

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods (Word of PDF format is preferrable):

• Email – 

  **********@burdekin.qld.gov.au
• Mail – Confidential Application No. 24/03, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807                          

Applications close Wednesday, 31 January 2024 at 5:00pm.

For further information please contact the Acting Manager Community Services – Glenn Arboit on (07) 4783 9***.