About us The Shire of Pingelly is a local government authority serving the vibrant community of Pingelly in Western Australia. We are committed to fostering sustainable community development, supporting local initiatives, and creating an inclusive environment where residents can thrive. Our values centre on community engagement, innovation, and delivering services that enhance the quality of life for all our constituents.

We pride ourselves on being an employer that values its staff and invests in meaningful work that makes a real difference to our community.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Community Development Officer to join the Shire of Pingelly on a full-time basis. This is a strategic position based in Pingelly, WA 6308, designed to drive community engagement, foster social cohesion, and support the development of initiatives that strengthen our local community.

The Community Development

Officer will play a crucial role in identifying community needs, facilitating partnerships, and implementing programmes that enhance the wellbeing and prosperity of residents. This role is essential to the Shire's mission of building a thriving and inclusive community.

Key responsibilities

- Develop, coordinate and deliver community development programmes and initiatives that address identified community needs and priorities

- Engage with residents, local organisations, and stakeholders to understand community aspirations and concerns

- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local businesses, not-for-profit organisations, schools, and government agencies to support community projects

- Provide support and guidance to community groups and volunteers to help them establish and sustain their activities





- Facilitate community events, forums, and consultation sessions to promote civic participation and social connection

- Identify and apply for grant funding opportunities to support community development initiatives

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community programmes, gathering feedback and data to inform ongoing improvements

- Promote social inclusion and ensure that community development initiatives are accessible to all residents, including vulnerable and disadvantaged groups

- Liaise with internal Shire departments to align community development efforts with broader strategic objectives

- Maintain accurate records and produce reports on community development activities and outcomes

What we're looking for

- A positive, proactive and community-focused approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting local communities.

- Builds productive and respectful relationships with community members, volunteers, sporting clubs, community groups, businesses, government agencies and colleagues.

- Plans and coordinates activities, projects, events or programs, manages competing priorities and deadlines, and follows work through to completion.

- Communicates clearly through written, verbal, digital and social media channels and can undertake community engagement, consultation, promotion and marketing for different audiences.





- Has experience preparing, administering or supporting grants and projects, including funding applications, budgets, reports, records and acquittals.

- Demonstrates initiative, sound judgement, problem-solving ability, attention to detail and the capacity to work independently while contributing positively to a small team.

- Uses Microsoft 365, Canva and digital systems confidently and is willing to learn new technologies.

- Understands the importance of community presence and is willing and able to work outside ordinary business hours, including evenings and weekends, to support events, meetings and community activities.

- Holds a current unrestricted C Class Driver's Licence.

- Is able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.

What we offer

- Competitive Remuneration: Level 4.1 to 5.4, with salary negotiated based on your experience and qualifications

- Outstanding Benefits: Up to 15.5% superannuation and ongoing training

- Meaningful Work: Help deliver initiatives that strengthen participation, wellbeing and connection

- Varied Role: Work across community development, events, communications, grants and projects

Apply now

If you are passionate about community development and would like to make a positive impact in the Pingelly community, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application including a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the Shire of Pingelly at *@pingelly.wa.gov.au with the following subject line: ‘Confidential - Community Development Officer Application’. For further information about this role, please contact us directly.

📌 Community Development Officer (Pingelly)
🏢 Shire of Pingelly
📍 Pingelly