Community Development Officer
Job No:
3931025
Location:
Kingston
Position: Position Number 000393
Department: Environment, Development and Community
Employment Status: Ongoing, permanent part-time (4 days per week)
Location: Kingston, Civic Centre
Salary range: $84,194 - $94,895 + 12.5% superannuation (pro-rata)
About this position:
Council has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-organised and experienced professional to join our Community Services team.
Based at the Kingborough Community Hub, this position is responsible for identifying the assets and needs of the community and developing and implementing appropriate community development strategies. The successful applicant will coordinate programs such as community grants, Council’s Positive Ageing Strategy and Multicultural Action Plan. The position also assists with a selection of community-based events and activities.
With a relevant tertiary qualification, you will be able to demonstrate experience in delivering community-based initiatives and events and have a good understanding of funding opportunities.
As the successful applicant, you will have:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification,
- Experience across a broad variety of community support programs,
- Strong organisational and time management skills,
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
- Competent computer skills using MS Office software.
Further details:
The role is permanent part-time with a salary in the range of $84,194 - $94,895 (pro rata) per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus 12.5% employer superannuation contribution.
For more information, please contact Carol Swards, Coordinator Community Services & Hub on (03) 6211 8200.
Employee benefits:
- An inclusive culture and a genuine focus on our people's safety and wellbeing.
- A range of paid leave entitlements and ability to ‘purchase’ additional leave.
- Discounted membership at the Kingborough Fitness Centre.
- An Employee Assistance Program.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts.
How to apply:
- Before you begin, please ensure you have read the Position Description which includes the Key Selection Criteria. Please see our Applicant’s Guide to further assist you with applying.
- Applications must be submitted by using the online form on Council’s website. You can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your completed application.
- Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks, which may include the following:
- National Police check,
- Right to Work in Australia check,
- Reference checks,
- Health assessment including drug and alcohol testing,
- Working with Vulnerable People registration.
- It is recommended that the incumbent be immunised in accordance with Council’s Staff Immunisation Policy (vaccines may include Tetanus and Hepatitis A and B).
Applications close on Monday 3 November 2025.
The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people. Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
