Community Development Officer (12 month maternity appointment)
Position Title: Community Development Officer (12 month maternity term appointment)
Closing Date: 28 September ****
Salary: Commencement annual salary range from $82,****** to $90,****** (Grade 12), plus superannuation.
Employment Type: 12 month Term.
(35 hours per week)
About Us
Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina.
The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing.
Our people choose to work here because they're driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.
About the Role
The Community Development Officer will implement the social and cultural elements of Council's Strategic Plan and be responsible for delivering a range of programs and projects for members of the community.
Some including the Community Grants program, Citizenships and The Australia Day Ceremony.
This role will require occasional work outside of office hours and on weekends.
Qualifications: The successful applicant is required to hold a Certificate IV in Community Services or other relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience relevant to community development, a current NSW driver licence and a current NSW Working With Children Check number for validation.
Please include copies of all relevant licences and qualifications with your application
About You




You're a team-oriented team player who values respect, integrity and shared success.
You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace.
You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.
What Griffith City Council Offers
Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
Generous leave provisions and MyLeave
Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
Ongoing learning and career development
Salary packaging options
Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.
This position is designated as a child-related position.
It is an offence under NSW Legislation for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for this position.
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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📌 Community Development Officer (12 Month Maternity Appointment) (New South Wales)
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