Community Development Officer

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; Canberra; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is seeking a Community Development Officer to deliver community development projects and secure funding for local initiatives in Queanbeyan and surrounding areas.

The role focuses on building strong relationships with diverse community groups, coordinating programs and events, and promoting safety and wellbeing across the community. Flexible arrangements may apply for a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Identify and secure grant funding to support community initiatives and programs.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with a diverse range of community groups.
• Research, coordinate, and deliver community development projects, programs, and events.
• Support initiatives that promote community safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure grant funding to support community initiatives and programs.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with a diverse range of community groups, including young people, people with disability, families, and older residents.
• Research, coordinate, and deliver community development projects, programs, and events.
• Support initiatives that promote community safety and increased wellbeing.

Skills

Grant writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in community services/development/engagement

Job description

Community Development Officer

Full-time - Fixed-term (Until 3 August 2027)

Position Number: 2540 Location: Queanbeyan

The Package: $89,167 - $98,527 gross per annum + 12% super. (Evaluated as Grade 12 of the QPRC Salary System 2026).

Full-time – 35 hours per week. Flexible work arrangements will be considered.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your local community? Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused individual to join our team as a Community Development Officer.

In this role you will:

• Identify and secure grant funding to support community initiatives and programs.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with a diverse range of community groups, including young people, people with disability, families, and older residents.
• Research, coordinate, and deliver community development projects, programs, and events.
• Support initiatives that promote community safety and increased wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds relevant qualifications and/or experience in community services, community development, or community engagement.
• Has demonstrated experience delivering community-based projects and initiatives.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across Council and within the broader community.

Working with us: The successful candidate will have the pleasure in observing the direct impact of their work within the local community. They will also be able to take advantage of Council’s new reward and recognition program that allows our staff to access discounts and cashback at 600+ major retailers – learn more about these benefits here.

Closing date: 9:00am Monday, 24 August 2026