Community Development Officer - Newman

Shire of East Pilbara; Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22% Superannuation Contribution*

Relocation expenses up to $10k intrast

Relocation expenses up to $15k interst

Living Allowance up to $13K p.a.

Eligibility for Long Service Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Uniform Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

50% Discount on Shire facilities &

Job summary

The Shire of East Pilbara invites you to join as a Community Development Officer in Newman. You will lead community projects, engage with local communities, and use IT and social media for outreach, working within a collaborative team.

Qualified with a Cert IV in Community Development or equivalent, you will hold essential clearances and demonstrate strong communication, facilitation, and organisational abilities.

Qualifications

• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Experience in community projects and programs with IT skills and social/digital communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate community development projects and programs.
• Engage with communities across Newman and surrounding areas.
• Utilise IT skills and social media for communication and outreach.
• Manage time and organisational duties within a team environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

IT skills

Social media

Digital communications

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate IV in Community Development

Job description

BASE SALARY UP TO $94,241 p.a.

RELOCATION EXPENSES

LIVING ALLOWANCE

• Up to 22% Superannuation Contribution*
• Relocation expenses up to $10k intrastate or $15k interstate
• Living Allowance up to $13K p.a.
• Eligibility for Long Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% Discount on Shire facilities & services

The progressive Shire of East Pilbara, the largest local Government Authority in Western Australia, servicing the town sites of Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine and local communities, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Join the journey to creating the incredible as our Community Development Officer - Newman

Do you have?

• Certificate IV qualifications in Community Development, social science or similar studies, or work experience resulting in the same level of skill and knowledge.
• Current National Police Clearance Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in community projects and programs with highly developed IT skills and experience with social media and digital communications. You will possess initiative and the ability to work unsupervised and autonomously within a team environment. You will have proven self-management, time management, and organisational skills.

Join a Team working with passion and purpose aimed at proactively achieving the Shire’s Vision and Objectives while living its values of Leadership with HEART -Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

* Subject to employee superannuation contribution

Contact Information

For enquiries relating to the application or recruitment process, please contact: People and Culture Team on [phone] or [e-mail].

Closing Date: 19/10/2026 4:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time