Community Development Support Officer

CRCS; Australian Capital Territory; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted early education and care

Personal leave 15 days pro rata + 17.5

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Extra leave days between Christmas and

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CRCS is seeking a Community Development Support Officer to help plan, promote and deliver community activities and events in the ACT. The role focuses on creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where people can connect and thrive, supported by volunteers and staff.

You will assist with administration, marketing and engagement activities to grow programs and reach more community members. A strong background in community development and working with diverse groups is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience engaging and supporting people from diverse communities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to inclusive, strengths-based and community-led practice.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other digital systems.
• Genuine interest in community development and social connection.
• Current Driver Licence and access to a registered, comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People registration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.
• Availability to work flexible hours including later in the evening and weekends.
• Qualifications in Community Development, Community Services, Social Work, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Experience supporting community, social or recreational programs.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Experience with community engagement, promotion or event coordination.
• Knowledge of the ACT community sector and local community groups.
• Experience supporting grant applications or community projects

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of community activities, groups and events.
• Support participants to feel welcome, included and connected.
• Work alongside volunteers and help support onboarding and engagement.
• Assist with program administration and record keeping.
• Promote activities through community networks and channels.
• Identify and report risks, hazards or incidents.
• Contribute ideas to improve programs and community engagement opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Engagement with diverse communities

Organisation & time management

Independent & team work

Inclusive, strengths-based practice

MS Office & digital systems

Community development interest

Valid Driver Licence & vehicle

First Aid & CPR

WWCC/WWVP readiness

National Criminal History Check

Flexible hours availability

Related field qualifications

Experience with volunteers

Event coordination

Grant applications experience

ACT community sector knowledge

Education

Qualifications in Community Development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, activities, and helping create welcoming spaces where people can connect, participate and thrive.

Working across our Connect Up and Involve programs, you will help support community members of all ages to build social connections and reduce isolation through a range of activities, events and community initiatives. This role is a permanent part-time role for 20 hours per fortnight.

As the Community Development Support Officer, you will support the planning, promotion and delivery of community activities and events. You will work closely with participants, volunteers and staff to ensure activities are safe, inclusive and enjoyable.

You will also assist with administration, marketing and community engagement activities that help our programs grow and reach more people.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of community activities, groups and events.
• Support participants to feel welcome, included and connected.
• Work alongside volunteers and help support their onboarding and engagement.
• Assist with program administration and record keeping.
• Help promote activities through community networks and communication channels.
• Identify and report risks, hazards or incidents.
• Contribute ideas to improve programs and community engagement opportunities.

About You

You are passionate about community connection and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds. You are organised, proactive and committed to creating positive experiences for community members.

You will bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience engaging and supporting people from diverse communities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to inclusive, strengths-based and community-led practice.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other digital systems.
• A genuine interest in community development and social connection.
• Current Driver Licence and access to a registered, comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People registration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.
• Availability to work flexible hours including later in the evening and weekends
• Qualifications in Community Development, Community Services, Social Work, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Experience supporting community, social or recreational programs.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Experience with community engagement, promotion or event coordination.
• Knowledge of the ACT community sector and local community groups.
• Experience supporting grant applications or community projects

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including

• Discounted early education and care program services
• 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annualleave loading
• Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increaseyour take home pay!)
• Up to3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year
• Commitment to supporting your professional development.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• LGBTIQ+
• Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Carers
• People with lived experience of disability

About CRCS

Our organisation offers a diverse range of service offerings designed to support parents, caregivers, and education services in nurturing, supporting, and raising healthy, vibrant, and happy children and young people. The services provided include parent/carer education, support groups, early education support, targeted interventions for families and children, evidence-based therapeutic programs, and supported/targeted playgroups. Our employees will work collaboratively as a team to deliver tailored services across these programs, ensuring the best outcomes for all involved.

CRCS has zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young children and young people. As part of our commitment to child safeguarding, all employees are required to comply with our child safe policies and mandatory reporting requirements. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to child safety and undergo rigorous screening processes, including Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) checks.