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Community Development Project Officer

MaximaPerth, Australia

1 day ago

Job description

Local Government Job

Contract
Flexible Working Hours

Overview :

We are currently seeking a skilled Community Development Project Officer to undertake some priority planning and research projects for the Community Development Team for a Local Government Council. Develop and lead a range of interesting projects to progress. A genuine interest in leading sector engagement and research to explore options for Council to consider for a holistic wellbeing support service incorporating assertive outreach, to positively engage and facilitate access to support for vulnerable community members.

Responsibilities

Lead the research, consultation and prepare options paper for potential assertive outreach and wellbeing support service.

Support a review of Men's Shed support and long-term options for location, scale and cooperative potential and preparation of options paper and / or relevant reports.

Support a review of the Adachi Exchange Program including risk assessment and preparation of options paper and / or relevant reports.

Support a review of the Community Contribution Fund and improvement options.

Support writing and finalisation of the Aboriginal Strategy.

Collaborative support to projects of other team members as required.

Skills required for the role :

Essential :

Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar community development, social services, or social research and engagement role.

Tertiary qualification in a relevant social science discipline or significant industry experience.

Sound research, consultation, report writing and project management skills.

Demonstrated understanding of evaluation frameworks and designing and implementing program evaluation.

Desirable :

Relevant experience in the homelessness and / or assertive outreach sector.

Maxima are committed to advancing workforce diversity and inclusion for all.

Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander and People Living With Disability are encouraged to apply.

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Community Development Officer • Perth, Australia