Programs Officer – Community Development

• Free parking and safe bike storage
• End of trip facilities
• Health and Wellbeing program
• Discounted membership at Fremantle Leisure Centre
• 19 day month for eligible employees
• Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees
• 17.5% leave loading (EA staff)

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success. 

We have adopted Activity Based Working (ABW), where staff are empowered to choose the best workspace to produce their best outcomes each day. Our offices at Walyalup Civic Centre support this way of working by providing a variety of spaces, settings and technology to help staff thrive.

The City of Fremantle is seeking a highly motivated and suitably experienced individual who can develop and deliver innovative Community Development programs and events that enrich and inspire the Fremantle community.

This key position reports to the Team Leader, Community Development and will require you to demonstrate your significant experience in event management, youth, and community program development as well as your knowledge of community engagement and communications.  You will be expected to bring flexibility to the role and be available to occasionally work on evenings and weekends as required.

• Develop, support and evaluate Community Development programs.
• Develop marketing for programs.
• Foster relationships and develop partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Recruit and train volunteers to support program objectives.
• Identify, prepare and acquit grant and other funding opportunities.

Appointment to this position will be dependent on your success in a similar or related role, your demonstrated program development and evaluation skills and your experience in creating and delivering engaging experiences for community.  Ideally you will be tertiary qualified in Community Development or equivalent. Previous experience in the public library system will be well regarded. A C class driver’s license is a requirement of the position.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.  The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below.  If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:
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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format addressing the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position.  The estimated closure date is 5:00pm Tuesday January 16th but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Thomas Wood on 08 9432 9***.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.