Requisition Number: 283
Salary Range: $112,251.56 - $126,273.06 per annum
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 25 August 2024 at 11.30pm AEST
Agency applications are not being accepted at this stage.
Are you passionate about fostering community wellbeing and social inclusion?
Do you have a knack for strategic leadership and policy development?
Primary Objectives:
- Lead the Branch to build an internal organisational culture, including levels of awareness and understanding, to advance Council’s position on significant social matters.
- Lead the Branch in designing and implementing community development programs intended to increase levels of wellbeing and inclusion.
- Provide high level specialist advice, direction, and coordination on key social matters.
- Research and develop evidence-based social policy and programs and coordinate and secure endorsement for Council’s position in relation to social and community inclusion.
- Effectively develop and coordinate Council and Local Government’s human and social readiness and recovery disaster management arrangements
- Effectively develop and lead the Community Development Team to ensure implementation of strategies and programs to deliver on Council’s position and respond to current and future community needs – across both mainstream and specialist/vulnerable cohorts.
- Provide leadership and support to Community Partnerships and Green Space Our Place teams in delivering highly recognised Council managed community programs with the aim of enhancing profile and participation.
Our ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrated ability to shape strategic direction and policies that enhance community wellbeing and social inclusion.
- Experience in human and social readiness and recovery disaster management arrangements.
- Experience in building effective engagement processes, networks, and partnerships to advance social inclusion initiatives.
- A genuine passion for community development and a commitment to enhancing the wellbeing and inclusion of diverse community members.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.
- A team player who enjoys leading and developing teams and thrives in a collaborative environment and can build strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and community members.
- Ability to remain resilient and adaptable in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment.
As the Coordinator Community Development, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our community and making a tangible difference in the lives of our residents.
Join us to lead meaningful projects, collaborate with passionate professionals, and contribute to a vibrant and inclusive Cairns.
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
- Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
- Salary sacrifice opportunities
- Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
- Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Relocation assistance may be available for progressed candidates.
We are committed to:
- Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
- Cultivating a culture of professional 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:
