Job Description

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

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We're looking for an energetic and strategic Community Development Officer to lead initiatives that strengthen the Early Years, Children and Families sector and create lasting community impact.

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What You'll Do:

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- Build Capacity Across the Sector - Empower organisations, service providers and community groups through collaboration, partnership development and sector-strengthening initiatives
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- Facilitate Networks & Partnerships - Bring stakeholders together, nurture meaningful relationships and lead networks that drive shared outcomes for children and families
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- Deliver Engaging Community Events - Plan and coordinate workshops, forums, community events and learning opportunities that connect, inspire and build community resilience
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- Lead Research & Gap Analysis - Identify emerging needs, service gaps and trends using data, community insights and stakeholder engagement to inform local priorities
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- Champion Advocacy Opportunities - Translate evidence into action by supporting advocacy efforts that improve services, influence policy and strengthen outcomes for families and children.
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What You'll Bring:

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- Strong community development and stakeholder engagement skills
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- Experience building collaborative partnerships and networks
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- Excellent facilitation, communication and event management abilities
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- Analytical skills to undertake research, needs assessments and gap analysis
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- A passion for creating equitable opportunities for children,



young people and families
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Why You Should Apply:

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- Always Something Different: Dive into a vibrant calendar packed with exciting community events, impactful programs, and innovative projects that keep your work fresh and rewarding.
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- Put Your Skills on Display: Use your expertise to lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of early years and children initiatives, turning great ideas into standout community programs and events.
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- People Person: Build strong partnerships and become a trusted go-to for students, community groups, and key stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and robust collaboration.
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- Team Player with Drive: Be a key contributor to a positive, inclusive team culture, stepping up where needed to keep things running seamlessly.
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- Master Multi-Tasker: Bring your excellent time management and multitasking skills to stay adaptable, focused, and calm in a fast-moving environment.
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- Create Real Impact: Prepare funding submissions, monitor budgets, and communicate social outcomes through reports and bulletins.
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- Grow With Us: Join a supportive, forward-thinking team that genuinely values your professional development and invests in your growth.
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What We Are Offering:

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- A gross annual salary of $94,367 per annum




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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 up to a matching 5%
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- A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
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- Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
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- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles
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Applications must be submitted by 4pm, Wednesday 26 August 2026.

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

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If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at [email protected] or phone 08 9528 0333. We're happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

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The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

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Attachments:

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- Candidate Information - Interview Access Details - Administration Building.docx
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- Information Pack - CDO Early Years and Children - Aug 2026.pdf
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📌 Community Development Officer (Early Years and Children) (Rockingham)
🏢 City of Rockingham
📍 Rockingham