This is an identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Job Description
Location: Ceduna, South Australia.
Status: Part Time (0.6 FTE) working 22.8 hours per week (hours negotiable, option for school hours work considered)
Annual Salary: from $52,854 to $56,873 per annum + superannuation based on part time hours
About the Position
The Community Development Officer supports communities through various engagement and development activities, including community events, community meetings and networks and supporting community, organisations and stakeholders to engage with CCCSA initiatives and programs.
As a Community Development Officer, your responsibilities will include:
* Lead, facilitate and support the planning of community events and engagement activities.
* Assist in the development of culturally appropriate, innovative, and effective approaches to delivering services to families and individuals.
* Provide clinical cultural consultation as appropriate in line with specific program needs.
* Support the community which includes individuals and families to strengthen community functioning as appropriate.
* Advise and assist in the development of educative group/community work initiatives that are responsive to the current and changing needs for each local community and deliver community education as required.
* Promote CCCSA's programs throughout the region.
* Incorporate community participation, community development theory and client centered practice.
* Attend and actively participate in community meetings and networks as required.
* Participate in a range of meetings with stakeholders and service providers to develop strong networks within the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities across the region.
* Support the Reconciliation Action Working Group (RAWG) activities to promote a culturally safe environment.
* Provide coaching and mentoring support to students and staff members as required.
* Undertake data and reporting as required.
This is a part time opportunity, hours negotiable, option for school hours work considered.
Why Join Us
You will have access to:
* Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay
* Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available
* Additional leave provisions
* Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
* A generous external Employee Assistance Program
* An inclusive, supportive and passionate team in a growing organisation
Centacare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Experience and connections in the human service sector across the region.
* Experience in developing and facilitating groups, presentations and workshops.
* Sound knowledge of Centacare CCSA regional communities, programs and stakeholders.
* Sound knowledge of issues and challenges experienced by regional, rural and remote communities.
* Demonstrated ability to work with and be sensitive/responsive to the differing needs of people from various cultural groups.
* Demonstrated high level of ability to negotiate and communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
* Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a highly confidential manner.
* Demonstrated high level of ability in the use of Microsoft Office and Information Technology.
* An appropriate qualification in the human service sector (desirable).
Requirements of the role:
* Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check *
* Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check) *
* Hold a current South Australian Driver's Licence (minimum Provisional License)
* Preferred candidates will be supported through these processes
Further Information
For more information on the position, visit and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your application via email to
To be considered, candidates will be required to submit the following documentation:
* Cover letter
* Copy of your resume
* Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document)
* Contact details of three professional referees
For more information on the recruitment process refer to our guide here.
Please contact Human Resources on or email if you require further information, assistance or support with the recruitment process.
Applications close 9.00am Monday 18 August 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria questions may not be considered.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $52,854.00 – $56,873.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.8 per week
Work Location: In person