Overview
Community Development Officer (Place Management) – Tamworth, NSW. Join to apply for the Community Development Officer (Place Management) role at Careers at Council.
Responsibilities
Building strong relationships and serving as a central point of contact for the community to raise and manage Council-related matters.
Engaging with the community to understand their needs and using that information for future strategic and operational planning.
Overseeing Council-affiliated community working groups and committees.
Ongoing governance compliance monitoring.
Coordinate and monitor projects and funding resources.
Requirements / To be successful
NSW Driver's Licence.
Degree in Business, Town Planning, Communications and Community Engagement or similar tertiary qualification relevant to the position, OR significant practical relevant experience (typically 3–5 years) in Community Engagement, Community Liaison and/or Business Management.
Experience in community engagement and liaison including committee management, issues management, event and project management.
Proven experience in building and maintaining robust relationships.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Role details
Location: Tamworth, NSW. Type: Full-time. Salary: Grade 14 – $84,273.61 - $91,192.49 per annum plus superannuation for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and value to the organisation.
Benefits & Working Arrangements
Flexible working arrangements by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.
Leave options including long service leave after five years, nine weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 18 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave, three weeks sick leave annually, health & wellbeing leave, Carer's leave, Domestic Violence leave, NAIDOC week leave.
Health & wellbeing programs, employee assistance, uniforms subsidised, novated leases available to staff, discounts and other benefits.
About Tamworth & Council
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Council is committed to promoting child safety; see our Child Safety Commitment and screening processes.
How to apply
Apply by 11.59pm Friday, 3 October 2025. For a confidential discussion, contact Andrew Spicer, Manager - Future Communities, at 0448 538 607.
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📌 Community Development Officer (Place Management)
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 West Tamworth