Community Development Officer – Programs & Activities

Requisition Number: 1305

Salary Range: $87,255.06 - $100,358.57 per annum

Position Type: Full-Time Maximum Term to 27 August 2027

Location: Council Chambers, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Make a real impact in our community by leading initiatives that strengthen wellbeing, connection and resilience across the Cairns region.

What we’re looking for

- Relevant experience in community development in a similar role.
- Current Drivers Licence with the ability to independently drive between business locations to meet operational needs.
- Current Blue Card (Queensland’s Working with Children Check) or ability or obtain. (No Card No Start).
- Community development experience and the ability to work within strategic community development frameworks.
- Experience in producing and managing a diverse range of successful community programs, events and activities.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake best-practice community engagement and initiate and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across the community.
- Demonstrated planning, project management and organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities, schedule and meet deadlines.
- Sound research and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to develop evidence-based reports and strategic documents.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of resilience, quality of life and community wellbeing and factors that impact them.
- Experience in successful grant writing and administration.

What you’ll be doing

- Develop and deliver community wellbeing programs, initiatives and events. This may involve management of contractors, budget planning, working within agreed timelines and problem solving at an operational level.
- Establish and maintain effective networks and strategic partnerships with relevant Government, non-Government, community and industry stakeholders.




- Undertake best-practice community engagement across a diverse range of communities, organisations, geographical locations, and groups, including facilitation of workshops, forums and committees.
- Assist to develop processes to measure, monitor and evaluate programs, plans and strategies relating to indicators of wellbeing, quality of life, and resilience.
- Provide consistent excellent customer service and actively work to solve customer problems in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ensure all corporate information is captured within Council's business systems adhering to recordkeeping policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Council’s Policies and Admin Instructions.
- Other tasks and duties considered reasonable as directed by management. This can involve working to deliver programs and outcomes for across a diverse range of communities and groups

Some benefits we offer:

- Achieve work / life balance with versatile working arrangements
- Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
- Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks personal leave
- Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

- Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
- Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

📌 Community Development Officer – Programs & Activities (Cairns)
🏢 Cairns Regional Council
📍 Cairns