Community Development Officer

• Fixed term contract for 4 months Full Time
• $99.526.96 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Community Capacity Building team

Hume City Council is one of Australias fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

As a Community Development Officer you will ensure that Council programs services and projects are inclusive and accessible adhering to Councils Social Justice Charter. Support the community and partners to develop and implement community-based projects and initiatives that respond to social justice priorities within the municipality.

What youll be doing:

• Support the planning delivery and capacity building of Neighbourhood Houses Mens Sheds and Community Gardens within the City of Hume.
• Develop and deliver capacity building projects with these groups to increase community connectedness and resilience.
• Oversee the operations of the Mens Sheds and Community Gardens programs through effective project management and coordinate the planning development implementation and review of Community Garden infrastructure projects within the context of the Community Capacity Building teams authority.
• Administer the Neighbourhood House funding allocation program and associated service agreements.
• Assist with the preparation of Council reports pertaining to all of the above.
• Facilitate community capacity building projects in communities in the municipality that enhance wellbeing improve safety celebrate diversity and strengthen community and social cohesion.
• Apply community development principles in the execution of all responsibilities and duties both with internal and external interest groups.

The skills and experience youll bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in engaging multiple stakeholders enhancing public participation and building community capacity through a variety of community development processes practices and activities.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities and understanding of cultural competency social inclusion diversity inclusion and social justice principals.
• Proven facilitation presentation liaison and influencing skills with residents community groups other Council departments and organisations.
• Ability to plan implement report on and evaluate projects providing sound and timely advice information and data on issues relating to diverse and/or disadvantaged communities.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills including ability to prepare correspondence reports financial reports and acquittals.
• Experience and/or understanding of Mens Sheds Neighbourhood Houses and Community Gardens their roles and interconnectivity with Council.
• Knowledge of Community Development principles.

Required Certifications & Qualifications 

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Community Development or a related field with a focus on community development and some experience or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience.
• Current Drivers licence Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Why Hume City Council

A leader in local government were committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

Were better every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

Were in it together: At Hume everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTIQA people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks Working with Children Check and a Criminal Record Check.

Qualifications :

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract