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 flexible 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 qualified growth and support

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone:

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Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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