Senior Community Development Officer

Cityofstirling; Stirling; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Free parking

Boosted superannuation and extra leave

Leadership programs and study support

Job summary

City of Stirling in Mirrabooka, Western Australia, seeks a committed community development professional to lead research and policy work that translates evidence and community insights into practical strategies for positive social impact.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, program evaluation, project management and inclusive design, with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion principles and ongoing collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in community development or related field
• Extensive knowledge of social issues and best practices
• Strong community engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proven project management and evaluation experience
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion principles
• Current driver’s licence and relevant clearances

Responsibilities

• Lead research and analysis to identify emerging social issues, community needs, strengths, and opportunities
• Design and implement inclusive strategies for social policies and programs
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify shared opportunities
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Champion innovation and social inclusion across all initiatives

Skills

Community development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Evaluation

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent in community development or related field

Job description

Location: Mirrabooka, Western Australia

Type: Permanent part-time (0.8FTE)

Salary: Level 7 - from $104,373 base salary + super (based on experience)

Why You'll Love This Role

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of community wellbeing. In this role, you'll lead research, planning and policy work that turns evidence and community insights into practical strategies for positive social impact . We're looking for someone who thrives on research, analysis and stakeholder engagement, and can transform insights into innovative solutions that build on community strengths and create lasting change .

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead research and analysis to identify emerging social issues, community needs, strengths, and opportunities
• Design and implement inclusive strategies for social policies and programs
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify shared opportunities
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Champion innovation and social inclusion across all initiatives

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a passionate community development professional. You'll ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in community development or related field
• Extensive knowledge of social issues and best practices
• Strong community engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proven project management and evaluation experience
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion principles
• Current driver's licence and relevant clearances

Why You'll Love Working Here

Explore all our benefits: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/city-and-council/careers

• Work Your Way - Flexible hours and free parking
• Rewarding You - Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
• Grow With Us - Leadership programs and study support

Applications close: Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don't wait!)

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

Questions? Reach out to Seanna Dempsey on [phone]