Community Development Officer (Aboriginal)

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives. 

We currently have an opportunity for a Community Development Officer (Aboriginal) to join the Community Hubs team. As a Community Development Officer (Aboriginal) you will get to:  

• To provide strategic support to the Aboriginal community and build capacity; and work with Council to provide a culturally safe space for Aboriginal people to access Council Services.
  
• To plan and implement programs, projects and activities in collaboration and consultation with the Aboriginal community groups and leaders to build strong relations between Council and the Aboriginal community.
  
• To contribute and participate to the Community Hubs team initiatives

What we offer...

• Part Time, 21 hours per week 
• Annual salary from $79,125.80 to $94,144.44 (to be based on pro rata) (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience) 
• Plus 11.5 % superannuation 

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

• Minimum diploma in Community Services, Community Development or equivalent, and or lived experience working within Aboriginal communities.
• Proof of Aboriginality as this is a requirement of this position. Knowledge of the local Traditional Owners and be able to build connection to Country.
• Demonstrated experience in community development practice and trends. An understanding of local government policies and procedures impacting on community development and services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of local Aboriginal community, culture, need and aspirations.
• Proven experience in delivering programs and codesigned projects with the local Aboriginal communities.

Interested to know more? Click here for the position description.

Pre-Employment Checks 

All employees and other workers must uphold and promote safety and wellbeing for children and young people.

This is a child-related position. You will be required to provide Council with your valid and current Working with Children Check (WWCC) number as a condition of your employment. In addition, your employment will be subject to a National Criminal Record Check to determine your suitability for employment.

What you'll love about working for Kiama Council...

• We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
  - Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff
  - Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff
  - Hybrid working arrangements e.g. work from home 

• Generous leave entitlements including:
  - Paid parental leave
  - Fifteen days of sick leave
  - Long service leave after five years
  - Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees

• We value your health and wellbeing and offer: 
  - Access to the Fitness Passport
  - Access to the Employee Assistance Program
  - Two paid health and wellbeing days each year

• We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:
  - Study assistance
  - On the job training
  - Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role

• Access to social club events for social club members:
  - BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations
  - Birthday and Christmas vouchers
  

What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA...

Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.   

Contact: Lance Barrie, Community Hubs Coordinator on 02 4232 0444

Closing Date: Sunday 27th October 2024, 23:30 pm.

If this opportunity excites you, refer to our Information for Applicants Guide and apply on the following page. 

All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. (Please ensure you check your "Junk Mail" folder).

We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values

Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence

underpinning everything we do.