Community Development Officer

• Salary range $70,717 - $97,981 + Super
• Nine Day Fortnight
• Permanent Fulltime role
• Closing date 5pm Monday, 8th September 2025

Council is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for the community. The Community Development Officer’s role is interesting, wide ranging and challenging from working with children and the elderly, to research, policy development, community engagement and liaison with other service providers.

This position will enhance Council’s existing community services and in collaboration with the Manager - Community Development, and local and regional service providers identify community service gaps and assess opportunities and challenges on the way forward.

The Office will be responsible for managing services for children and young people including running activities, programs and the supervision of school aged children.

Ideally the successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in community services, local government knowledge preferred with qualifications in Youth Work or equivalent. This position would be suitable for those with extensive practical experience.

To apply for this position, please visit www.coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au or contact HR on 02 6827 1900 for general enquires. Enquires about if this is the position for you, please contact Azita Sobhani by calling 02 6827 1900.

Working with Children Check essential.

PROHIBITED PERSONS SHOULD NOT APPLY

Coonamble Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. Employment is based on qualifications, merit and operational requirements. The direct or indirect canvassing of any Coonamble Shire Councillor to support an application for a position at Council will result in that application becoming ineligible for further consideration.