COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Posted: 19/06/2025 12:00:00 AM

Closing Date: 29/07/2025 4:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

NEWMAN | PERMANENT | FULL TIME | #045

BASED SALARY UP TO $91,054 p.a.
LIVING ALLOWANCE
RELOCATION EXPENSES

Up to 22% Superannuation Contribution* | Relocation expenses up to $10k intrastate or $15k interstate | Living Allowance up to $15K p.a. | Eligibility for Long Service Leave | Paid Parental Leave | Uniform Allowance | Employee Assistance Program | 50% Discount on Shire facilities & services

The progressive Shire of East Pilbara, the largest local Government Authority in Western Australia, servicing the town sites of Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine and local communities, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Join the journey to creating the incredible as our Community Development Officer

Do you have?

• Certificate IV qualifications in Community Development, social science or similar studies, or work experience resulting in the same level of skill and knowledge.
• Current National Police Clearance Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in community projects and programs with highly developed IT skills and experience with social media and digital communications. You will possess initiative and the ability to work unsupervised and autonomously within a team environment. You will have proven self-management, time management, and organisational skills.

Join a Team working with passion and purpose aimed at proactively achieving the Shire’s Vision and Objectives while living its values of Leadership with HEART -Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

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Contact Information

For enquiries relating to the application or recruitment process, please contact: People and Culture Team on (08) 9175 8000 or [email protected].

How to Apply

Next steps – Applicants are requested to submit an up to date resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria in no more than 3 pages. Please find the application button below.

If you are unable to apply via our website, please submit your application by emailing [email protected].

Applications close at 4:00 pm on the specified closing date ,however the Shire reserves the right to appoint the right applicant to this position prior to this time - Canvassing of Councilors or Selection Panel Members will disqualify

* Subject to employee superannuation contribution

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