AddressThe Shire of Exmouth is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Coordinator Community Development to join our team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Manager Community and Emergency Services, the Coordinator Community Development is responsible for the development and delivery of the Shire of Exmouth’s community objectives.
In this role, you will be accountable for the following:
- Prepare, implement, and maintain engagement and communications strategies for Community Development projects.
- develop, deliver, and review Shire strategic/policy documents to contribute to the development and delivery of the strategic community plan.
- Strengthen support and develop local community organisations and clubs through the application of Community Development principles.
- Coordinate and work in partnership with key stakeholders in the planning, development, and implementation of community and cultural events, projects, programs, services, sporting, and recreational facilities.
- Coordinate and administer the Shire’s community grants program in line with current policies and procedures and provide information, guidance and support to local community groups and clubs regarding grant opportunities.
- Proactively promote and enhance Council’s role, services, and image in the community, delivering a highly professional, and customer focused Community Development service.
- Coordinate the development and delivery of information through newsletters, press releases, website, and event calendars to community members and groups and apply sound community consultation and participation mechanisms. Represent Council at various meetings with government agencies, the community, and other stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Community Development or relevant demonstrated experience in a similar role. You will have developed knowledge of community program and policy development, coordination, and evaluation. You will possess demonstrated experience in sourcing community grant funding, writing of applications and acquittals. This will be a busy role through management of Community Development projects and groups as well as relevant staff; you will possess good organisational and time management skills with the ability to establish priorities, manage workloads, and identify when to reschedule and reorganise work to reflect changes in priority.
Benefits - This role comes with the following benefits; Up to 21% superannuation (includes a co-contribution by you), housing allowance, eligibility for long service leave, uniform allowance, employee assistance program and other wellbeing services, regular RDO’s, and 5 weeks of annual leave.
How to apply
To access a full job description and application form please visit the Shire of Exmouth website at www.exmouth.wa.gov.au/council/about-us/employment.aspx. Submit your application form, resume, and cover letter in Word of PDF outlining how you meet the requirements of the role to **************@exmouth.wa.gov.au no later than Wednesday, 22 May 2024. For enquiries regarding this position please call Tracey Cooper, Manager Community and Emergency Services, on 9949 3000.
Ben Lewis
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Shire of Exmouth is an equal opportunity employer.
