Community Development Officer – Programs & Activities

Community Development Officer – Programs & Activities

Requisition Number: 1305

Salary Range: $87,255.06 - $100,358.57 per annum

Position Type: Full-Time Maximum Term to 27 August 2027

Location: Council Chambers, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Make a real impact in our community by leading initiatives that strengthen wellbeing, connection and resilience across the Cairns region.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant experience in community development in a similar role.


• Current Drivers Licence with the ability to independently drive between business locations to meet operational needs.


• Current Blue Card (Queensland’s Working with Children Check) or ability or obtain. (No Card No Start).


• Community development experience and the ability to work within strategic community development frameworks.


• Experience in producing and managing a diverse range of successful community programs, events and activities.


• Demonstrated ability to undertake best-practice community engagement and initiate and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across the community.


• Demonstrated planning, project management and organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities, schedule and meet deadlines.


• Sound research and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to develop evidence-based reports and strategic documents.


• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of resilience, quality of life and community wellbeing and factors that impact them.


• Experience in successful grant writing and administration.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and deliver community wellbeing programs, initiatives and events. This may involve management of contractors, budget planning, working within agreed timelines and problem solving at an operational level.


• Establish and maintain effective networks and strategic partnerships with relevant Government, non-Government, community and industry stakeholders.


• Undertake best-practice community engagement across a diverse range of communities, organisations, geographical locations, and groups, including facilitation of workshops, forums and committees.


• Assist to develop processes to measure, monitor and evaluate programs, plans and strategies relating to indicators of wellbeing, quality of life, and resilience.


• Provide consistent excellent customer service and actively work to solve customer problems in a timely and efficient manner.


• Ensure all corporate information is captured within Council's business systems adhering to recordkeeping policies and procedures.


• Ensure compliance with Council’s Policies and Admin Instructions.


• Other tasks and duties considered reasonable as directed by management. This can involve working to deliver programs and outcomes for across a diverse range of communities and groups

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements


• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)


• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave


• Up to 3 weeks personal leave


• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave


• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities


• Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment


• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement


• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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