Community Development Advisor

Are you ready to make a real impact in a thriving inner-city community? The City of Vincent is on the lookout for a Passionate, Permanent Part Time Community Development Advisor to join our vibrant team.

What We’re Offering

• Permanent Part Time position – 45.6 hours per fortnight (0.6FTE)
• Salary Range $92,563.94 - $103,506.63 (pro rata) per annum depending on qualifications and experience
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• A buzzing Leederville location with amazing coffee and food

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At the City of Vincent, we’re driven by our vision to be courageous, clever and creative – bold in our ideas and deeply connected to our community. We’re building a place where people love to live, work, visit and belong. If you’re energised by a progressive, people-focused environment, you’ll fit right in.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a career with real benefits:

• Up to 5% employer super (co-contributions)
• Up to 12 weeks additional Paid Parental Leave (eligibility applies)
• Flexible working arrangement options available to support a range of lifestyles
• Free onsite parking and public transport within walking distance
• Employee Assistance Program for you and immediate family members
• Discounted Beatty Park membership to support your wellbeing
• A workplace culture centred on mental and physical wellness, community and connection

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Community Development Advisor to join the City of Vincent.

The Community Development Advisor is responsible for driving community engagement and supporting initiatives that enhance inclusivity and sustainability. This role involves collaborating with local groups and organisations, providing expert advice, and leading projects that address community needs and build local capacity. The Advisor plays a key role in strengthening connections within the community and fostering collaboration across various stakeholders.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Demonstrated understanding and practical application of community development principles, with a strong understanding of capacity building theory and practice
• Ability to work in a team environment effectively, being flexible to changes in approach or direction, as required.
• Well developed experience in facilitation and consultation skills, with experience engaging, government agencies, service providers, community groups, organisations, and individuals, including community members from diverse or marginalised backgrounds
• Experience in identifying, preparing, and acquitting grant funding submissions
• Qualifications in Community Development, or other related discipline, or relevant practical experience at this level
• A current Working with Children Check
• A current Drivers Licence

How to Apply

Submit your application online, including your CV and cover letter addressing the role requirements.

For questions, please contact Karen Balm, [email protected] or (08) 9273 6016 9273 6016).

We are proud to be an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Applications close 4.00pm Thursday, 17 September 2026

We may close the advert early if we find a suitable pool of candidates. Please note that canvassing Elected Members will disqualify applications.

Thanks for considering a future with Team Vincent — we can’t wait to hear from you!