Community Programs Activity Officer

Warrnambool City Council; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Discount to Council owned facilities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 

Job summary

Warrnambool City Council invites applications for a Community Programs Activity Officer to plan and run activities that support older people, frail aged and people with disabilities, enhancing their physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

This casual position offers $43.82 per hour (includes 25% casual loading) plus superannuation. Requirements include a Certificate III in Individual Support or Community Services, group activity experience and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Community Services or equivalent.
• Experience in facilitating group activities and programs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to connect with older people, people with disabilities and carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement programs and activities to maintain and enhance wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the Social Support Services Team to deliver services.
• Engage participants, carers and community partners in activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Facilitating group activities

Connect with older people and carers

Experience with disabilities support

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or Community Services or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for candidates that are passionate in supporting the needs and independence of older persons, frail aged and people with disabilities. The Community Programs Activity Officer will contribute to the planning, development and implementation of programs and activities designed to maintain and enhance the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of participants.

As part of the Social Support Services Team at Warrnambool City Council the successful applicant will possess the following:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Community Services or equivalent;
• Experience in facilitating group activities and programs;
• Excellent communication skills; and an
• Ability to connect with older people, people with disabilities, and their carers.

The Benefits

This is a casual position with an hourly rate of $43.82 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) plus superannuation.

• Ongoing training and development
• Discount to Council owned facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

Questions

If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Mathew Turner, Social Support Coordinator, on 03 5559 4879 or [e-mail].

Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 27 September 2026.

Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer