Your Opportunity

In this role as a Community Development Officer, you will be responding to Community needs and engage and work with the Community in line with Council’s values and strategic direction. You will also be participating in network groups to maximise opportunities for cooperation, partnerships and promoting community development initiatives, activities, services and events, and much more!

STATUS:

Temporary, Part-time | 1st February 2030

HOURS OF WORK:

36.25 hours per fortnight

PAY LEVEL:

$47.00 - $50.03 per hour (Level 4)

Plus 12% Superannuation and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award.

Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.

EMPLOYMENT BASE:

Warwick or Stanthorpe, Queensland

HOW TO APPLY:

Access the information package at: www.sdrc.qld.gov.au, or call 1300 MY SDRC ([1300 697 372](tel:1300 697 372))

You must supply ALL information requested on the Vacancy Coversheet in your application.

If you have any additional enquiries in relation to the requirements of this position, please contact:

Bronwyn Brunton, Community Development Coordinator on ph. [1300 697 372](tel:1300 697 372).

Send your full application to: [email protected]

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

09:00AM – Tuesday, 3rd November 2026

What you will need in this role

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description. To be considered for this role, you will need:

- Legal right to live and work in Australia





MANDATORY LICENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

- A Class C (car) licence or greater is required in this role.
- A Blue Card (Working with Children Check); or the ability to obtain.
- Preparedness to work flexible schedule outside the scope of normal business hours (early mornings, evenings and/or weekends).
- Demonstrated experience in community planning, development and project management.
- Significant experience in liaising and engaging with the community and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Local Government as they relate to community development.

Benefits of the position include:

- Discounted corporate health insurance plans
- Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals, including discounted gym memberships
- Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employees
- Generous leave provisions, including Special Family Leave & Cultural Leave
- Employee Assistance Program for all staff and their families (24/7)

About Southern Downs Southern Downs is a great place to live, work, play and stay. With a growing multicultural community of 37,820 residents, the picturesque region covers 7,122km and offers you the work-life balance you have been searching for in a well-connected regional centre. The major towns of Warwick and Stanthorpe offer vibrant commercial hubs with ample retail, medical, banking and educational services

Act with Integrity | One Region, One Team | Lead by Example | Service Excellence | Our People, Our Strength

📌 Community Development Officer - Warwick or Stanthorpe
🏢 Southern Downs Regional Council
📍 Warwick