Community Development Officer – Community Centres

This is a fulltime position based at Kilburn Community Centre in Kilburn.At the City of PAE, we work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community. Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture. We are supportive, we take on challenges, seize opportunities, build great relationships and we are proud of what we deliver for our community. We are connected!The City of PAE is committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of the community we serve. Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.Do you want to build an inclusive community and work in a vibrant and diverse community centre?We currently have an exciting role for you to join our Community & Cultural Development Team. The Community Development Officer – Community Centres is the face of the centre, welcoming community members and connecting them to programs and activities that meet their needs and goals. This role will create opportunity for community capacity building through the coordination of groups and volunteers. You will work proactively in partnership with agencies and groups to ensure the delivery of programs that build skills, social connections and community wellbeing.  Key responsibilities of the position include:Ensuring our community facilities are physically, culturally and psychologically safe, are welcoming and accessible to all local communities and stakeholdersDay-to-day operational activities including, but not limited to, responding to enquiries, facility hire, record keeping, payments and booking confirmations, providing information about other community support organisations in the area and broader council functionsGrowing connectedness between and across participants, visitors, groups, stakeholders, community organisations and others who interact with community centres, to support thriving and sustainable communities.The successful applicant will have:Recognised tertiary qualification and/ or commensurate experience in the area of community development, community centre operations, or related fieldWorking with Children Check or willingness to obtain one    Certificate in Child Safe Environments or willingness to obtain oneCurrent First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain oneA willingness to work out of hours on a pre-arranged basisA current driver’s licenceMore information can be found on the Position Description located below.This is a Level 4 position which has a current salary range of $ 91,772 - $ 98,518 per annum (plus superannuation).Confidential enquiries can be directed to Andrew Murray, Community Development Coordinator - Centres on 08 8405 6556 or 0429 901 075.To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close 5pm on Sunday 5 May 2024.The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifferenceBenefits of working at PAEPosition Description AUD Kilburn 5084

Community Development Officer - Community Centres

This is a fulltime position based at Kilburn Community Centre in Kilburn.

At the City of PAE, we work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community. Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture. We are supportive, we take on challenges, seize opportunities, build great relationships and we are proud of what we deliver for our community. We are connected!

The City of PAE is committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of the community we serve. Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.

We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

Do you want to build an inclusive community and work in a vibrant and diverse community centre?

We currently have an exciting role for you to join our Community & Cultural Development Team. 

The Community Development Officer – Community Centres is the face of the centre, welcoming community members and connecting them to programs and activities that meet their needs and goals. This role will create opportunity for community capacity building through the coordination of groups and volunteers. You will work proactively in partnership with agencies and groups to ensure the delivery of programs that build skills, social connections and community wellbeing.  

Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Ensuring our community facilities are physically, culturally and psychologically safe, are welcoming and accessible to all local communities and stakeholders
  • Day-to-day operational activities including, but not limited to, responding to enquiries, facility hire, record keeping, payments and booking confirmations, providing information about other community support organisations in the area and broader council functions
  • Growing connectedness between and across participants, visitors, groups, stakeholders, community organisations and others who interact with community centres, to support thriving and sustainable communities.

The successful applicant will have:

  • Recognised tertiary qualification and/ or commensurate experience in the area of community development, community centre operations, or related field
  • Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one    
  • Certificate in Child Safe Environments or willingness to obtain one
  • Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one
  • A willingness to work out of hours on a pre-arranged basis
  • A current driver’s licence

More information can be found on the Position Description located below.

This is a Level 4 position which has a current salary range of $ 91,772 - $ 98,518 per annum (plus superannuation).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Andrew Murray, Community Development Coordinator - Centres on 08 8405 6556 or 0429 901 075.

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. 

Applications close 5pm on Sunday 5 May 2024.

The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference

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