Community Development Officer – Diversity & Inclusion Requisition Number: 1391 Salary Range: $102,167.42
- $110.382.66 per annum Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location:
Council Chambers, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns Application Close Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026 at 11.30pm AEST Are you passionate about creating opportunities for everyone to thrive? We are seeking a dedicated and community-focused Community Development Officer
- Diversity & Inclusion to lead initiatives that strengthen social inclusion, accessibility, wellbeing, and community resilience across the Cairns region. What You'll Be Doing:
• Develop, design and deliver a broad range of programs and initiatives that respond to community need and strengthen wellbeing, quality of life, and resilience, with a focus on culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and people living with disability.
• Provide high-quality advice to all levels of Council on a broad range of social policy issues and trends related to diversity, access and inclusion and response options that aim to strengthen levels of community wellbeing, quality of life, and resilience.
• Lead the development, implementation and reporting of Council’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and related strategies, in collaboration with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate Council’s participation in the Welcoming Cities program and related initiatives, in collaboration with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan, develop and manage programs and activities at a local and regional level as required.



This may involve budget planning and expenditure, working within agreed timelines, report writing and problem solving at an operational level.
• Establish and maintain effective networks with relevant Government, non-Government, service providers, organisations and community groups to facilitate and achieve identified outcomes.
• Provide accurate and timely technical advice to Council on a broad range of issues that currently impact, or have the potential to impact, levels of social cohesion and wellbeing, together with potential solutions. What We’re Looking For:
• Tertiary qualification in Community Development or Social Science, or a related field and commensurate demonstrated experience working in community or local government sectors.
• Current Drivers Licence and the ability to independently drive between all business locations to meet operational needs.
• Current Blue Card (Qld’s Working with Children Check) or ability to obtain. (No Card No Start).
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current community trends and issues facing people with disability and CALD communities in the Cairns Region.
• Applied community development experience and ability to work within a strategic community development frameworks.




• Commitment to the principles of social equity and inclusion and the ability to apply community development frameworks to deliver positive outcomes for CALD communities and people living with disability. Some benefits

we offer
• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport
- subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates. We are committed to:
• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of skilled growth and support Now we want to hear about YOU Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role. For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria. Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via: Phone: (07) 4044 3310 Email: [email protected] Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

📌 Community Development Officer – Diversity (Cairns)
🏢 Cairns Regional Council
📍 Cairns