Community Development Officer (Full-time)

Make a meaningful difference by helping create a more inclusive, equitable and culturally safe community. In this rewarding role, you'll lead initiatives that strengthen outcomes for First Nations Peoples and support diversity, equity and inclusion across Clarence City Council and the wider community.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the implementation and ongoing development of Council's Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Develop and deliver community development projects that promote diversity, inclusion, cultural safety and participation.
• Build strong partnerships with First Nations communities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQA+ communities and key stakeholders.
• Provide specialist advice, training and resources to build Council's capability in diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Research emerging issues and develop policies, strategies and initiatives that support organisational capacity, and inclusive communities.
• Manage projects from planning through to evaluation, including reporting, budgets and stakeholder engagement.

What you’ll bring

• Qualifications in community development, social sciences, human services, public policy or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience delivering community development, diversity and inclusion program and/or policy initiatives.
• Strong understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles, including culturally safe practice.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with community organisations and stakeholders.
• Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• National police check certificate dated within 6 months and a registration to work with vulnerable people in Tasmania.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Base salary between $96,696.79 and $107,484.22 (depending on skills and experience) + 13.5% superannuation
• Permanent, full-time
• Opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight or a 19-day month

We care about your wellbeing and work–life balance. Enjoy a central location, leave loading, purchased leave options, and staff perks like flu shots, skin check reimbursement, EAP counselling, and training opportunities.

Ready to apply?

Apply Now - City of Clarence and include:

• your current resume
• a 1–2 page cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Important: Applications submitted directly through SEEK won’t be considered. Please lodge your application via Apply Now - City of Clarence.

For a confidential conversation, please call Jane Menzies (Team Leader Community Development) on [03 6217 9773](tel:03 6217 9773).

Position Description

Download the position description from our careers page: Position-Description-Community-Development-Officer.pdf

Our commitment to our community

We’re dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and we actively support their participation as valued members of our community.

Council has zero tolerance for child or youth abuse and harm. We prioritise safety in every interaction and report any conduct of concern. You can read more in our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

To be offered this position, you’ll need to complete and satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment process. This includes (but isn’t limited to) a WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and checks relating to any prior disciplinary action.

We’re also an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free workplace. Please note that random alcohol and drug testing forms part of employment with Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Thursday, 27 August 2026.