Job Description: As a Community Development Officer you will utilise high level community engagement skills to work with community organisations, local residents, stakeholders and Council staff to implement capacity building programs and projects. The Community Development Officer will be responsible for developing projects and initiatives that respond to community identified needs such as Domestic and Family Violence, Homelessness, Youth, Seniors, Disability, Safety, Education and Employment, and Culturally Diverse Communities. Job Requirements: Demonstrated project management skills, including sound knowledge and experience in planning, implementation and evaluation of community programs. Highly developed organisational skills, including excellent time management, attention to detail and ability to multitask and manage competing priorities under pressure. Demonstrated experience working with a diverse range of groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with the community, local businesses, local organisations, institutions and government bodies to achieve tangible improvements for an area. Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings, conduct effective consultations with individuals, community groups and organisations, government agencies, service providers and the Council. Demonstrated highly developed written and oral communication skills, including developing Council reports, funding applications, formal correspondence, policies and guidelines, strategic plans, promotional material and presentations. Innovative and analytical thinking to solve complex issues and to recommend long term strategic directions. Demonstrated commitment to the delivery of high-quality customer service and conflict resolution. High level administrative skills, including attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and advanced skills in Microsoft Office. Current Working with Children Check Clearanc Qualification & Experience: Demonstrated experience in the community services sector and understanding of community development and community engagement. Demonstrated experience in applying social research to policy and program development, implementation and evaluation. Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences or equivalent Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with new and emerging communities including capacity building initiatives that achieve tangible outcomes at a local level. Financial management experience including ability to maintain accurate financial records and monitor expenditure. Job Details: Company: Cumberland Council Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Merrylands, New South Wales, AU Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careers-trivia.com
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