Community Development Officer

Salary:

40 - 45

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

VIC - Melbourne - VIC

Industry:

IT & Communication

Reference:

4067736

Contact Name:

Imogen

Contact Email:

imogen@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

21-Aug-2026

A local council in the south-east are seeking an experienced Community Development Officer to join their team on a short-term contract, with the opportunity to work across community programs, engagement and place-based initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with diverse communities and developing programs that respond to local needs.

About the Role

You will be responsible for:

Engaging with community members, including marginalised and hard-to-reach groups
Developing, delivering and evaluating community programs, projects, activities and events
Building strong relationships with community groups, service providers, government agencies and internal stakeholders
Supporting volunteer programs and community leadership development
Identifying local community needs and priorities
Preparing reports, plans and correspondence
Supporting community centre communications, social media and promotional activities
Providing administrative and customer service support when required

About You To be successful, you will have:

Relevant qualifications in Community Development, Community Services, Health Promotion or a related field
Demonstrated experience in community development, engagement, program delivery or place-based community work
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders
Strong organisational and time management skills
Good Microsoft Office and social media skills
The ability to work collaboratively while also being self-motivated

If you are available immediately and have community development experience within local government or a similar environment, we would love to hear from you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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