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Community Development Officer - Programs & ActivitiesCairns Regional Council • Cairns, QLD, AU
Community Development Officer - Programs & Activities

Community Development Officer - Programs & Activities

Cairns Regional Council • Cairns, QLD, AU
1 day ago
Job description

Job Description

Community Development Officer – Programs & Activities \n
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Requisition Number: 1305

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

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

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

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

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

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\nWhat we’re looking for \n
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  • Relevant experience in community development in a similar role.
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  • Current Drivers Licence with the ability to independently drive between business locations to meet operational needs.
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  • Current Blue Card (Queensland’s Working with Children Check) or ability or obtain. (No Card No Start).
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  • Community development experience and the ability to work within strategic community development frameworks.
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  • Experience in producing and managing a diverse range of successful community programs, events and activities.
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  • Demonstrated ability to undertake best-practice community engagement and initiate and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across the community.
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  • Demonstrated planning, project management and organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities, schedule and meet deadlines.
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  • Sound research and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to develop evidence-based reports and strategic documents.
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  • Demonstrated understanding of the principles of resilience, quality of life and community wellbeing and factors that impact them.
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  • Experience in successful grant writing and administration.
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\nWhat you’ll be doing \n
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  • 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.
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  • Establish and maintain effective networks and strategic partnerships with relevant Government, non-Government, community and industry stakeholders.
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  • Undertake best-practice community engagement across a diverse range of communities, organisations, geographical locations, and groups, including facilitation of workshops, forums and committees.
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  • Assist to develop processes to measure, monitor and evaluate programs, plans and strategies relating to indicators of wellbeing, quality of life, and resilience.
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  • Provide consistent excellent customer service and actively work to solve customer problems in a timely and efficient manner.
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  • Ensure all corporate information is captured within Council's business systems adhering to recordkeeping policies and procedures.
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  • Ensure compliance with Council’s Policies and Admin Instructions.
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  • 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
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\nSome benefits we offer: \n
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  • Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
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  • Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
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  • Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
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  • Up to 3 weeks personal leave
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  • Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
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  • Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
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  • Salary sacrifice opportunities
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\nWe are committed to: \n
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  • Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
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  • Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
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  • Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support
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Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

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Phone:

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Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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