CREATE LASTING SOCIAL IMPACT ACROSS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES $128,****** - $144,****** gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to *****% superannuation.
Permanent Full time position based in the Toowoomba CBD.
CBD Parking provided.
About the position As the Principal Community Development, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for Council's Community Development function to deliver coordinated, evidence-based programs, services and initiatives that respond to diverse community needs across the Toowoomba Region.
You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and drive the design, delivery and evaluation of place-based initiatives that strengthen community capacity, resilience, wellbeing, inclusion and social outcomes.
In this position, you will provide high-level leadership to shape Council's approach to community wellbeing, social inclusion and community activation, ensuring effective integration across Council service areas and the delivery of measurable, sustainable outcomes.
You will build and sustain partnerships with government, non-government and community stakeholders to support coordinated planning and service delivery.




You will also provide strategic leadership for Human and Social Recovery to ensure Council meets its obligations across prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, and to support community-centred recovery outcomes.
The position exercises a high degree of autonomy (with advice and direction available on complex or unusual matters) and you will be expected to independently manage significant projects, processes and teams.
In this position, you will work under broad direction.
Advantages of the Workplace Development, leadership and management training opportunities.
Salary packaging services available.
Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
Active social club – TRC Employee's Association.
Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

📌 Principal Community Development (Toowoomba)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Toowoomba