Economic & Community Development Officer (Trainee - 13 Month Term)

Ezisuite Pty; Griffith; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

MyLeave

Educational assistance programs

Ongoing learning and career dev

Stable, secure employment

Collaborative teams environment

Broad range of impactful work

Job summary

Griffith City Council is offering an Economic & Community Development Officer Trainee role for a 13-month term starting January 2027. The position provides a qualification while working within the council’s economic and community development programs, with evening and weekend shifts possible as part of ordinary hours.

The role requires a NSW Working with Children Check and a NSW Class C Driver License, and offers a competitive salary with casual terms and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Working with Children Check is required.
• Current Australian Class C Driver License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and marketing support for Economic & Community Development programs.
• Develop and lead programs for youth, the community and Griffith.

Education

NSW Working with Children Check

Australian Class C Driver License

Job description

Economic & Community Development Officer (Trainee - 13 Month Term)

Reference Number: S100-26-672

Closing Date: 23/11/2026

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Griffith City Council is passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our community and is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual for the following position to commence in January 2027 , as an ideal "gap year" opportunity . A traineeship with Griffith City Council will provide you with the opportunity to complete a qualification while learning skills in the local government sector under the guidance of Council staff and a training provider.

Position Title : Economic & Community Development Officer Trainee - (13 month term appointment)

Closing Date : 23 November 2026

Salary : Commencement annual salary range from $69,901.00 to $76,891.36 (Grade 8), plus superannuation.

Employment Type : Permanent Term (35 hours per week) Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant must be available to work occasional evening and weekend shifts as part of the ordinary hours of this position.

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they're driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The Economic & Community Development Officer will provide administrative and marketing assistance with the implementation of programs in Economic & Community Development functions of the Directorate. The successful applicant will be involved in developing and leading programs for young people, the community and making a difference to the community of Griffith. This exciting opportunity will appeal to those seeking a full-time fixed period of employment in 2027, while gaining qualification in Business or Marketing.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will requirea current NSW Working with Children Check and a current Australian Class C Driver License. Please include copies of all relevant licences and qualifications with your application

About You

You're a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Generous leave provisions, including MyLeave
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Educational assistance programs

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and/or medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a NSW Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks.

To be considered for this position applicants must have a NSW Working with Children Check Clearance Number for employment screening purposes. To apply for a NSW Working with Children Check Clearance Number, log onto and complete the online application form www.ocg.nsw.gov.au (in child related industry sector, tick clubs or other bodies providing services for children).

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply. This position is designated as a child-related position. It is an offence under NSW Legislation for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for this position.

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact Melissa Canzian on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Note: Candidates using mobile devices are stronglyadvised to use a desktop computer to complete theapplication forms as they require extensiveamounts of typing.