Community Development Officer

About the role:

Council is seeking an application from an enthusiastic, experienced and suitably qualified person to join our team as Community Development Officer.

The Community Development Officer is responsible for working across the Loddon Shire with internal and external stakeholders to achieve broader community development priorities and objectives by:

• facilitating the development and implementation of initiatives, programs and projects that promote the engagement, participation, inclusion and capacity building of the wider community
• providing support and advice to Community Planning Groups that is consistent with the requirements of Council’s Community Planning Framework
• assisting with the planning, development and implementation of the processes necessary to internally review and prioritise community projects.

This position is permanent, part-time, working 28 hours a week (7-day fortnight) with a salary range of $89,923.60 - $97,414.20 per annum pro-rata plus employer superannuation.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience and/or a qualification in community development, project management or a similar discipline.
• Experience in the implementation or management of community programs (those provided in a rural community setting an advantage).
• A strong understanding of community development opportunities and weighing up priorities in the region, with a focus on collaboration and informed decision-making.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Manager Community Partnerships, Orrin Hogan on (03) 5494 1200.

About us:

Be part of an organisation that understands the importance of work life balance and offers a variety of policies and practices to support you with this. At Loddon, we firmly believe in the importance of investing in our staff.

Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, Loddon Shire is home to over 7500 residents, and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector. We deliver a broad range of programs and services to enhance the sustainability and liveability for the community.

Carpool services are on offer for travel between Marong and Wedderburn.

To apply:

Please download the application guidelines(PDF, 409KB) and the position description(PDF, 185KB) from the Council website.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description to be considered for an interview.

You can apply by the following methods:

• submit via email to recruitment@loddon.vic.gov.au
• submit by mail marked ‘confidential’ to, Manager Organisation Development, Loddon Shire Council, PO Box 21, Wedderburn, 3518
• via the application form on Council’s website.

Applications for this position will close at 5.00pm on Monday 16 September 2024.