A local council in the south-east are seeking an experienced Community Development Officer to join their team on a short-term contract, with the opportunity to work across community programs, engagement and place-based initiatives.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with diverse communities and developing programs that respond to local needs.
About the Role You will be responsible for: Engaging with community members, including marginalised and hard-to-reach groups Developing, delivering and evaluating community programs, projects, activities and events Building strong relationships with community groups, service providers, government agencies and internal stakeholders Supporting volunteer programs and community leadership development Identifying local community needs and priorities Preparing reports, plans and correspondence Supporting community centre communications,



social media and promotional activities Providing administrative and customer service support when required About You To be successful, you will have: Relevant qualifications in Community Development, Community Services, Health Promotion or a related field Demonstrated experience in community development, engagement, program delivery or place-based community work Solid communication and interpersonal skills Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders Strong organisational and time management skills Good Microsoft Office and social media skills The ability to work collaboratively while also being self-motivated If you are available immediately and have community development experience within l ocal government or a similar environment, we would love to hear from you.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Community Development Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Victoria