Job No: BRC906
Location: Bathurst
Employment Status: Permanent, Full-time
No. of Vacancies: 1
About the role
Are you looking for a recent challenge in 2026? Bathurst Regional Council is looking for a Community Development Officer to join our Community Development team to start early 2026. The new role will support community priorities and objectives in relation to children, young people and families across the Bathurst Local Government area.
You will bring your project management skills, strategic thinking and innovation to a team passionate about making a difference in the community. We are seeking an experienced person who is self‑motivated, enthusiastic and committed to making a difference.
As a Community Development Officer, you will lead community development projects, build partnerships and support community priorities and objectives in relation to children, young people and families.
Key Requirements
- Tertiary or postgraduate qualification in Social Science.
- Community Development experience, working with community members, community groups and organisations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Children, Young People and Family Sector.
- Ability to lead successful capacity building projects.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Work in team with other Community Development Officers to achieve optimal results.
What we can offer
- Work/Life Balance.
- Rostered day off every third week.
- Generous leave entitlements.
- Employee education assistance.
- Access to training and career development opportunities.
- Access to confidential employee assistance program.
This position requires a pre‑employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.
Position Status: Permanent Full-time
Hours of work: 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week.
Start date: Role will commence in February 2026.
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.
How to Apply
To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
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About Bathurst Regional Council
Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region’s largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff in a diverse range of careers and provides a large range of services to our community. Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.
Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.
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