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The Community Services Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and delivering strategic and operational community focused programs with a particular focus on youth, sport and recreation initiatives.
These activities and deliverables will positively contribute to improving community wellbeing and socio-economic outcomes through a collaborative place-based approach with internal and external stakeholders.
About You
You will have a Certificate III in Community Services Youth Work or higher and / or experience working in a similar role. You have experience in engaging and partnering with community to deliver youth, and sport and recreation programs and initiatives that relate to a variety of young people (12-25 years) from different cultural and social economic backgrounds. You have well developed planning, prioritising and organisational skills with strong ability to work independently on multiple tasks to meet required deadlines and strong analytical skills. Additionally, you have a broad knowledge of community sports, recreation, youth, and cultural services within the Cassowary Coast area.
Employee Benefits
- Monthly RDO
- 5 weeks annual leave (plus 17.5% loading)
- 15 days personal leave
- CCRC Uniforms provided
- Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
- Fitness Passport Wellness Program for you and your family
- Salary packaging opportunities for vehicles, rent, mortgages, electricity and gas
Our Council
It is an exciting time to be part of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, our commitment to a shared set of values offers great experiences through the building of a dynamic and inclusive workplace and community culture.
Council’s 2021-2025Corporate Plan outlines the overarching vision for the Cassowary Coast region is ‘to provide great experiences, deliver value and create a sustainable future for our community.’ - One Coast, Cassowary Coast.
Our Region
Nestled between one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest, is the beautiful Cassowary Coast Region. Consisting of coastal and hinterland communities with 30,000 residents across the major townships of Cardwell, Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail.
Apply Now
All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7.30pm Monday 6 May 2024.
On our website, review further position information and submit your application via the Apply button for this role, ensuring you include:
- Cover Letter(max 2-3 pages)and the reason you are the ‘best fit’ for this role
- Current Resume showcasing relevant skills, experience and qualifications
- Current Licences/Qualifications, relevant to this role
Shortlisted applicants may be requested to participate in a one way interview process with Spark Hire.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screen and a full medical to ensure their fitness to perform the requirements of this position.
Any Questions
If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us:
People &Safety, P: (07) 4030 2216 or E: ***********@ccrc.qld.gov.au
Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.
