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Community Development Officer (12 month maternity appointment)Griffith City Council • Canberra, ACT, AU
Community Development Officer (12 month maternity appointment)

Community Development Officer (12 month maternity appointment)

Griffith City Council • Canberra, ACT, AU
4 days ago
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Job Description

About Us \n

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 \n

The Community Development Officer will implement the social and cultural elements of Council’s Strategic Plan and be responsible for delivering a range of programs and projects for members of the community. Some including the Community Grants program, Citizenships and The Australia Day Ceremony. This role will require occasional work outside of office hours and on weekends.

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Qualifications: The successful applicant is required to hold a Certificate IV in Community Services or other relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience relevant to community development, a current NSW driver licence and a current NSW Working With Children Check number for validation.

About You \n

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 \n

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

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.

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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 (in child related industry sector, tick clubs or other bodies providing services for children).

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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 \n

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

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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.

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