Community Development Trainee

Shire of Augusta Margaret River; Margaret River; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid traineeship

Job summary

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River in Margaret River invites applicants for a Community Development Trainee position. This one-year paid traineeship offers hands-on experience in youth engagement, access and inclusion, and community capacity building under the Community Planning and Development team.

You will work with a mentor, develop practical skills, complete a Certificate III, and contribute to events, consultations, and initiatives that benefit young people and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Progressing towards Year 12 completion.
• Interest in positively impacting the community, especially youth.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with youth events and initiatives.
• Support youth engagement activities and consultations.
• Create promotional content for programs.
• Coordinate bookings for Zone Room and Youth Hall.
• Contribute to community development projects and funding applications.

Skills

Strong communication

Digital literacy (Outlook, Canva, Word

Teamwork

Interest in community issues

Education

Year 12 in progress

Certificate III in Community Development or Business Administration

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Canva

Job description

Job Title: Community Development Trainee Location: Margaret River 4 days/ week (60.8 hours/ fortnight) Join our Community Planning and Development team and make a real difference in your community! Looking for an exciting next step after year 12? Are you passionate about your community, interested in working with young people and keen to gain practical experience? The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is looking for a Community Development Trainee to join our team for a one-year paid traineeship. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience, develop new skills and contribute to projects and initiatives that make a real difference in the community.

About the opportunity

As the Community Development Trainee, you will work with a dedicated mentor and alongside our Community Development and Resilience team focusing on youth engagement as well as other areas including access & inclusion, age friendly, advocacy and community capacity building and wellbeing.

No two days will be the same. You could be:

• Helping deliver youth events and initiatives such as SAMMFEST, Youth Week activities and Councillor for a Day .
• Supporting the Rec Connect Friday night youth program .
• Facilitating the Margs Youth Collective (MYC) and supporting youth engagement activities.
• Creating promotional and social media content for community programs and events.
• Supporting community consultations and stakeholder engagement.
• Helping coordinate the Zone Room and Youth Hall , including bookings and events.
• Assisting with community development projects and funding applications.
• Attending community forums, networks and meetings.
• Representing young people in local community discussions.
• Supporting initiatives under the Shire's Age Friendly, Access and Inclusion, community capacity building and Aboriginal partnership strategies.
• Developing your professional skills through training and mentoring.
• Completing a Certificate III in an area relevant to community development or business administration .

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, curious and genuinely interested in making a positive contribution to their community. You will ideally have:

• Progressing towards successful completion of Year 12.
• An interest in making a positive difference in the community, particularly for young people.
• Interest and some knowledge of local community issues and opportunities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and confidence using digital technology, with a willingness to learn programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Canva.
• A current C or CA class driver's licence, or significant progression towards obtaining one.
• Live within the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.

Previous volunteering or involvement with community groups, youth organisations or initiatives such as the Margs Youth Collective is highly regarded.

Why join us?

This is more than just a first job. It's an opportunity to:

• Build your skills Gain practical experience in community development, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, events, communications and local government.
• Make a difference Work directly with young people and the wider community on projects and initiatives that matter.
• Earn while you learn Complete a Certificate III while gaining valuable workplace experience.
• Explore your future A traineeship is a great way to discover whether community development, local government or a related field could be the right career path for you.
• Learn from experienced professionals You'll receive training, mentoring and support throughout your traineeship.

For questions about the role Please contact Shannon Walker on 08 9780 5276 or at [e-mail]

Applications close Monday, 19 October 2026 at 5pm. Andrea Selvey, CEO