Community Development Officer - Multicultural

Serve with purpose. Grow through community.

Blacktown is one of Australia’s most diverse communities. Our Community Development team works with residents, community groups and service providers to strengthen inclusion, participation and community wellbeing across the city.

As Community Development Officer – Multicultural, you lead the delivery of Council’s Multicultural Strategy and Action Plan. You research community needs, analyse demographic trends, meet with residents and service providers, and provide advice that helps Council respond to the priorities of culturally and linguistically diverse communities. You support the Multicultural Advisory Committee, coordinate community projects and events, and help make Council information, facilities and services more accessible and equitable.

You build partnerships with local organisations, strengthen connections across the service sector, and contribute to social planning through community consultation, data collection and analysis. You work closely with colleagues across the Community Development team to deliver practical outcomes that improve the social, cultural and physical wellbeing of Blacktown residents.

Every day offers opportunities to grow through training, mentoring and hands-on experience. Your work helps people feel included, connected and supported, and your contribution makes a visible difference in the community.

If you are passionate about strengthening communities, building partnerships and delivering practical outcomes that matter, we would love to hear from you.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,940.24 per week
• a 35-hour working week
• a car allowance
• access to Council's flextime arrangement
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description

For more detail on this opportunity, click here to view or download the position description.

Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026, 11.59 pm

**Contact officer: Claire Simmonds on [0456 245 489](tel:0456 245 489)

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