About the role:
This is a casual position located at Brunswick Heads NSW. Starting base hourly rate of $45.28 plus 25% casual loading.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
About the opportunity:
We're looking for a passionate Community Development Officer to join our Far North Coast Communities team. In this role, you'll work directly with young people, residents, and local stakeholders to build resilience, create opportunities, and bring life back into communities impacted by the recent floods.
* Build trust and connections with young people and residents in the Community Village.
* Facilitate meaningful, pro-social activities that bring people together.
* Support communities to recover, grow stronger, and access the networks and services they need.
* Collaborate with residents to design and deliver events and initiatives that truly matter to them.
* Be a mentor, advocate, and creative problem solver who helps individuals and communities take steps forward.
About You:
You're someone who cares deeply about people and communities. With experience in community development, youth work, or social sciences, you'll bring:
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
* A genuine understanding of the challenges faced by regional and Aboriginal communities' post-floods.
* The ability to connect people with services and inspire hope through practical, community-led solutions.
* Resilience, creativity, and compassion.
Benefits and culture
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there's more.
* Welcoming you exactly as you are
* Starting base hourly rate of $45.28, plus casual loading and super.
* Career development opportunities such as training, education.
* Access to Uniting's URewards retail program and access to Fitness Passport
* Amazing workplace culture
Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
Closing date: 11:55pm, Tuesday 23rd September 2025