Job Description

Community Development Officer (Early Years and Children)

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Community Development | Community Services
n Location: Rockingham, WA

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Permanent
n Full time (average of 38 hours per week)

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Are you passionate about creating thriving communities wherechildren and families can flourish?

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We're looking for an energetic and strategic CommunityDevelopment Officer to lead initiatives that strengthen the EarlyYears, Children and Families sector and create lasting communityimpact.

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What You'll Do:

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- Build Capacity Across the Sector - Empowerorganisations, service providers and community groups throughcollaboration, partnership development and sector-strengtheninginitiatives
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- Facilitate Networks & Partnerships - Bringstakeholders together, nurture meaningful relationships andlead networks that drive shared outcomes for children andfamilies
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- Deliver Engaging Community Events - Planand coordinate workshops, forums, community events and learningopportunities that connect, inspire and build communityresilience
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- Lead Research & Gap Analysis - Identifyemerging needs, service gaps and trends using data, communityinsights and stakeholder engagement to inform localpriorities
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- Champion Advocacy Opportunities -Translate evidence into action by supporting advocacy effortsthat improve services, influence policy and strengthen outcomesfor families and children.
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What You'll Bring:

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- Strong community development and stakeholder engagementskills
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- Experience building collaborative partnerships andnetworks
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- Excellent facilitation, communication and event managementabilities
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- Analytical skills to undertake research, needs assessmentsand gap analysis
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- A passion for creating equitable opportunities forchildren, young people and families
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Why You Should Apply:

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- Always Something Different: Dive into avibrant calendar packed with exciting community events,impactful programs, and innovative projects that keep your workfresh and rewarding.
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- Put Your Skills on Display: Use yourexpertise to lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation ofearly years and children initiatives, turning great ideas intostandout community programs and events.
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- People Person: Build strong partnershipsand become a trusted go-to for students, community groups, andkey stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and strongcollaboration.
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- Team Player with Drive: Be a keycontributor to a positive, inclusive team culture, stepping upwhere needed to keep things running seamlessly.
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- Master Multi-Tasker: Bring your excellenttime management and multitasking skills to stay adaptable,focused, and calm in a fast-moving environment.
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- Create Real Impact: Prepare fundingsubmissions, monitor budgets, and communicate social outcomesthrough reports and bulletins.
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- Grow With Us: Join a supportive,forward-thinking team that genuinely values your professionaldevelopment and invests in your growth.
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What We Are Offering:

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- A gross annual salary of $94,367 perannum
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- Option to work a 19-day month or a 9-day fortnight
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- Two additional paid days of leave per annum
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- 12% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute upto a matching 5%
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- A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including aphysical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 perannum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mentalhealth programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)services
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- Training and development opportunities including paid studyleave and study fees
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- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles
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There is no separate application instructions section here to remove.

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We are an equal opportunity employer

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The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverserange of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.

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This process may be used to fill future similar permanent orfixed-term positions that may become available in the City duringthe next 12 months.

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If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process pleasecontact the Recruitment Team via email at [email protected] orphone 08 9528 0333. We're happy to discuss options to assist youe.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, oralternative methods of applying.

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The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverserange of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.

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📌 Community Development Officer (Early Years and Children) (Rockingham)
🏢 City Of Rockingham Wa
📍 Rockingham