Senior Community Development Officer

Status:

Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Salary range:

$94,602.41 - $100,636.12 per annum depending on skills, qualifications and experience.

Opportunity:

The City of Albany's Community Development Team is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and community focused individual to take up the role of Senior Community Development Officer.

Reporting to the Community Development Coordinator, this role will see you responsible for working within the City of Albany to achieve broader Community Services goals and objectives including:

• Implementing and reporting on achievements for the City's Age Friendly Albany Plan and Access & Inclusion Plan, and supporting the development of a more compassionate community in line with the Compassionate Albany Charter;
• Working with Council and community stakeholders to facilitate community development and engagement in line with the City's Community Development Strategy and Communications & Engagement Strategy;
• Assisting to coordinate the day-to-day operations of community development programs; and
• Working closely with community stakeholders to support community development and engagement initiatives and projects delivered across the City's Community Services Directorate.

About You:

Possession of a Degree qualification in a relevant discipline; or an Associate Diploma in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 5 years' experience in a community development and/or community engagement role.

The successful candidate will also require;

• Excellent communication, public relations and dispute resolution skills;
• Well-developed project management skills, including the ability to research, develop, implement and evaluate programs;
• Knowledge of community development practice, community engagement and community groups;
• Knowledge of disability access and inclusion practices, laws and regulations
• Experience sourcing community grant funding, preparing applications and acquittals;
• Experience facilitating and chairing meetings, workshops and working groups; and
• Experience in a government position involving an understanding of policies, procedures and practices (desirable).

About Us:

The City of Albany is one of Western Australia's most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 520 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment.

What We Offer:

The City offers some great benefits including workplace flexibility. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks' annual leave per year
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Free ALAC Memberships
• Festive leave days
• Volunteering support
• Generous study assistance
• Employee recognition program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Interested?

To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button and follow the submission instructions outlined in the Application Pack.

Please Note: To be eligible for an interview, you must clearly address the key selection criteria outlined in the Application Pack.

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or on 6820 3110.

Role related queries should be directed to Tammy Flett, Senior Community Development Officer at [email protected] or on 6820 3023.

Deadline: Applications close 5pm,Monday 12 October 2026.

The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.