Community Development Officer

Ref: 10324

Salary Package: $112,413 per annum plus super

Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!

The City of Karratha is offering an opportunity for a suitably experienced and self-motivated Community Development Officer to join the Partnerships & Engagement team. This position is based in Karratha, offering an attractive salary and a range of other benefits including, but not limited to:

• Allowances
• Six weeks annual leave
• 13% Superannuation
• Wellness program
• Monthly ATO 

The Community Development Officer is the central point for community development and capacity building activities for the community. The role responsibilities include planning, coordinating and implementing a range of community development and social initiatives, as determined by Council and guided by relevant strategies and community plans. The position provides advice on current community context to internal stakeholders and makes recommendations that encourage and maximise community participation, involvement and capacity building.

This position will have a specific focus on the Youth, Families and Early Years portfolios.

The successful candidate will possess: 

• Tertiary qualifications in either Social Sciences, Community Development or similar relevant field.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in community development programs in a local government context.
• IAP2A Certificate of Engagement (desirable)
• National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months old).
• Availability to work flexible work times (evenings, weekends) to meet requirements of the role.
• Provide First Aid certificate (desirable)

Applications are to include a CV, completed application form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) indicating your ability to meet the role requirements.  

For enquiries about this position, please contact our People & Culture team on 9186 8543. 

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Tuesday 12th December 2023. They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au or sent via post to PO Box 219 Karratha WA 6714.