Community Projects Officer - Ageing & Disability

• Picton location
• Permanent Part-Time - 28 hours per week
• Salary from $1,427 per week + 11.5% Superannuation
• Flexible and Hybrid Work arrangements

Are you an experienced Community Projects Officer in Ageing & Disability seeking more work life balance? Do you have a passion and enthusiasm for providing comprehensive Ageing & Disability services within the community?  This could be the opportunity for you!

About Council

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km2 of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

We currently have vacancy within our Community Services team for an experienced Community Projects Officer in Ageing & Disability on a part time basis.  You will be responsible for enhancing Council's service provision, working in partnership with the community, non-government organisations and Government to meet local needs as identified and prioritised by Council.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, social sciences, community development or community welfare and relevant professional experience
• Class C Drivers Licence and Current Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the importance of inclusion and access for people with disability and people who are ageing in all aspects of community life
• Demonstrated experience in strengths-based community development, social justice philosophy and practice, with a high-level understanding of current needs and issues of people who are ageing and or living with disability
• Demonstrated effectiveness in community project facilitation, management, monitoring and evaluation

Further Information: Rob Moran, Community Projects and Events Team Leader, 02 4677 9611.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday, 5 August 2024.

Don’t delay any longer, Apply Now and let’s make Wollondilly even better, together.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake Police Background, Credential and Bankruptcy Checks.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to workplace diversity.

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