Community Development Officer x2

• 2x Permanent positions available, being filled as two part-time positions, or a combination of full-time and part-time working arrangements
• Salary commencing from $52.52 per hour + 12% Superannuation
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community

About the opportunity:

Make a real impact within your community!

We are seeking two passionate and motivated professionals to join our Community Development team. These roles offer flexibility and may be filled on a full-time or part-time basis, depending upon the preference of the successful applicant/s.

Reporting to the Team Leader Community Development, you will play a key role in supporting Council’s commitment to positive community outcomes. You will work across a diverse range of community priority groups, designing and delivering projects and activations that respond to local needs, foster social cohesion, and build community capacity. Your contributions will directly support Council’s vision for inclusive, resilient, and thriving communities, aligned with the Community Strategic Plan.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Relevant Degree or Diploma level qualification in Social Science, Community Services, Community Development, or a related field, with at least two years’ relevant current work experience.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence & Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated experience working with a broad range of community priority groups, including youth, children and families, ageing and disability, Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, multicultural communities, and other vulnerable community groups, with a strong commitment to community development and social justice principles.
• Demonstrated experience planning, delivering, and reviewing community development programs and activations to ensure they meet identified community needs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal Council teams and external partners, including community organisations, service providers, and government agencies, to support collaborative community development outcomes.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Vickie Tierney, Team Leader Community Development on 4677 1100

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday 23 February 2026

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!

Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform will be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.

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