Community Development Specialist

Singleton Council; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Swell Program (Safe + Well)

Rostered Day Off

9-day fortnight

Concessional Leave between Christmas &

Job summary

Singleton Council in New South Wales is seeking a Community Development Specialist to design, implement and evaluate initiatives that strengthen our community and wellbeing across the Singleton LGA.

You will work collaboratively with residents, community organisations, government agencies and service providers to identify local priorities, build strong partnerships and deliver initiatives that foster inclusion and participation within the community.

Qualifications

• A degree qualification in Community Development, Community Services, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering community development and capacity-building initiatives.
• Knowledge of contemporary community development practices and place-based approaches.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Experience coordinating grant funding and compliant reporting.
• Current Class C Driver Licence and Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate community initiatives to strengthen wellbeing across the Singleton LGA.
• Collaborate with residents, community organisations and agencies to identify priorities and build partnerships.
• Lead planning, delivery and review of Council's community strategies and action plans.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership building

Community development

Social inclusion

Place-based approaches

Grant administration

Reporting & compliance

Education

Degree in Community Development

Job description

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales' largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Community Development Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating initiatives that strengthen our community, increase social participation and improve community wellbeing across the Singleton LGA.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with residents, community organisations, government agencies and service providers to identify local priorities, build strong partnerships and deliver initiatives that foster inclusion, participation and community resilience. You will lead the planning, delivery and ongoing review of Council's key community strategies and action plans, including the Community Development Strategy, Disability Inclusion Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and other initiatives that support positive and sustainable outcomes for the Singleton community.

As a key advocate for the community, you will build positive relationships across a broad range of stakeholders and ensure community insights and feedback contribute to informed planning, service delivery and decision-making.

Essential Criteria for this role:

A degree qualification in Community Development, Community Services, Social Sciences or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience delivering community development and capacity-building initiatives.

Strong knowledge of contemporary community development practices, social inclusion principles and place-based approaches.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.

Experience developing, implementing and evaluating community programs and projects.

Highly developed organisational, reporting and administrative skills, with proven experience in coordinating grant funding processes, preparing high-quality reports, managing competing priorities, and maintaining compliance with legislative, Child Safe and Work Health and Safety obligations.

A current Class C Driver Licence.

Working With Children Check.

This position is offered on a Permanent, Full-time basis working 35 hours per week.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 14 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $117,217 - $131,854per annum plus superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your flexible work benefits may include:

Rostered Day Off

9-day fortnight

Your leave benefits include:

Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Purchase of Additional Annual Leave

Domestic + Family Violence Leave

Training Courses + Professional Development

Education Assistance

Leadership Development Program

'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

ESSPecialist Program Awards

Service Awards

Be Valued Recognition Program

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.