Community Development Worker

• Engage with diverse stakeholders to develop innovative community programs.
• Plan and implement capacity-building projects to enhance community well-being
• Permanent full-time role available

About the role

The Community Development Worker plays a vital role in our Community and Recreation Services Directorate. Reporting to the Team Leader of Community Programs, this position is responsible for engaging with both internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement programs that enhance community capacity and foster meaningful connections.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing quality customer service while creating tangible value for our community. This role involves identifying community needs, planning projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in community development and possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Social Science, Community Development, or a related field, or extensive relevant experience.
• Proven experience working in community development, with a strong understanding of community development principles.
• Ability to engage with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and age groups.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and effective communication skills.

In addition to technical skills, candidates should exhibit personal attributes such as adaptability, a commitment to quality service, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for managing relationships and resolving conflicts effectively.

Our position description provides more information for you to learn more about this role.

Other important information

• The commencing salary for this position is up to $92.9k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $107.7k per year on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation  
• We have a permanent full-time role available
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building 

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra benefits 

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships. 

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia. 

How to apply

To lodge your application, please follow these steps:

1. Answer the on-line questions shown below.
2. Attach your resume 
3. Attach your qualifications and licences.

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail

You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application.  

If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.