Community Development Officer - Cultural Diversity

Community and Place Directorate | Community Services

- An opportunity to strengthen cultural inclusion andcommunity connections
- Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employeeperks
- Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellnessprograms

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southernsuburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences,just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristinebeaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreationfacilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government– we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts ourpeople first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make animpact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best placeto be.

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate andcommunity-minded Community Development Officer – Cultural Diversityto help build an inclusive, connected and culturally diversecommunity in Cockburn.

Reporting to the Service Lead Community Development and Place,you’ll work as part of the Community Development team to strengthenrelationships with culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD)communities, build the capacity of local cultural groups, andsupport community-led projects, programs, activities andevents.

You’ll also develop partnerships with community organisationsand service providers, support cultural awareness training,facilitate community meetings and networks, and ensure residentscan access up-to-date information about relevant services andopportunities.

About you

We’re seeking a cooperative and culturally competentprofessional who is passionate about community development andcreating positive outcomes for people from diverse cultural andlinguistic backgrounds.

Besides demonstrated experience, you’ll need to have:

- Tertiary qualifications and/or considerable experience inCommunity Development or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills,



withthe ability to work effectively with community groups, serviceproviders and other stakeholders.
- Experience developing or supporting community-led programs,events and projects.
- The ability to research current trends and information,monitor budgets and support effective project delivery.
- A high level of cultural competency and an understanding ofcommunity development principles.
- A current WA Driver’s Licence.
- Availability to work outside regular working hours whenrequired.

Salary and Benefits: Salary range fromLevel 5 Step 1 – Step 4($96,998.46 - $102,899.20)oftheCity of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based onqualifications and experience.

Need more information? We encourageapplicants to read the position description for a fullunderstanding of the role before applying. For a confidentialdiscussion about the role, please contactSimone Sieber,Service Lead Community Development and Placeon .

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted towork in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicantsare required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes afitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening,qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated CriminalHistory Check.

Closing Date: Friday 27 November 2026 at5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commenceshortlisting and close the advertising period early. We arecurrently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City ofCockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds toapply. Every applicant is valued here.

City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodjar
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC ,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:

8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.

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