Job Title: Community Development Officer
The Town of Victoria Park is seeking a motivated and experienced Community Development Officer to join their team in a full-time permanent capacity.
As part of the Events, Arts and Funding team, this role will focus on engaging with and building the capacity, success and future sustainability of sporting clubs and community organisations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual with highly developed relationship management skills and project management skills to manage a range of stakeholders and projects concurrently.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and deliver strategies and projects to build and enhance sporting clubs and community groups' capacity.
* Engage with and build relationships with various stakeholder groups, including sporting clubs, community groups and other business units of Council.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and effective communication with stakeholders.
* Ensure all information provided is accurate, factual, timely, customer-focused and in accordance with relevant legislation, council policies, procedures and processes.
Requirements:
* Qualification and/or relevant experience in Community Development, Sports Management, Sports Development or Health Promotion.
* Highly developed interpersonal, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and project management skills.
* Demonstrated initiative, judgment and decision-making skills, requiring analysis of data to reach decisions and/or determine progress.
Benefits:
* A competitive salary package.
* Up to 17% Council superannuation contribution.
* Five weeks annual leave.
* Flexible working arrangements and access to public transport.
* Opportunities for job share and career progression.
* Free use of gym and aquatic facilities (conditions apply).
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
How to Apply:
For further information on this position and how to apply, please visit our website. All applications must address the bolded selection criteria in the position description.