Community Development Support Officer

Capital Region Community Services; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted early education

Personal leave & leave loading

Salary packaging

Additional leave between Christmas and

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) is seeking a Community Development Support Officer to assist with planning, promoting and delivering community activities and events in the ACT region. You will work with participants, volunteers and staff to ensure activities are safe, inclusive and engaging, while supporting administration and community engagement efforts.

The role focuses on Connect Up and Involve programs, helping reduce isolation and foster social connections.

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.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Experience engaging diverse community

Organisational skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Qualifications in Community Development, Community Services, Social Work, Communications, Marketing or related field

Job description

MAKE YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE A GREAT ONE AND JOIN US!

CRCS is always looking for extraordinary people who want to share their knowledge and experience to contribute to achieving our vision of an inclusive and connected community.

Job Category: Community Services and Development

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 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.

If you'd like to discuss the role or get a copy of the PD please do not hesitate to contact Sisa Gudu at [e-mail], alternatively Peopleand Culture team at [e-mail] email.