Griffith City Council is passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our community and is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual for the following position to commence in January 2026, as an ideal “gap year” opportunity.
ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - TRAINEE (13 month term appointment)
A traineeship with Griffith City Council will provide you with the opportunity to complete a qualification while learning skills in the local government sector under the guidance of Council staff and a training provider.
The Economic & Community Development Officer will provide administrative and marketing assistance with the implementation of programs in Economic & Community Development. The successful applicant will be involved in developing and leading programs for young people, the community and making a difference to the community of Griffith. This exciting chance will appeal to those seeking a full-time fixed period of employment in 2026, while gaining qualification in Business or Marketing.
Qualifications: The successful applicant will require a current NSW Working with Children Check and a current Australian Class C Driver License. Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.
To be considered for this position applicants must have a Working with Children Check Clearance Number for employment screening purposes if over 18 years of age.
To apply for a Working with Children Check Clearance Number, log onto and complete the online application form www.ocg.nsw.gov.au.
Skills & Knowledge: The successful applicant will require experience with digital marketing and use of marketing applications and other software also experience in delivering events, projects or programs.
Hours of work: 35 hours per week.
Salary and conditions: Commencement annual salary range from $67,212.60 to $73,934.12 (Grade 8) Plus Superannuation.
Griffith City Council offers;
- Pro rata annual leave
- Pro rata sick leave
- Employee Health & Assistance programs
- Access to the fitness passport program
- Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and a nationally recognised qualification
Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.
Applications close: Monday 24 November 2025. Interviews will be conducted in December 2025.
For any questions about the role please contact Melissa Canzian on 1300 176 077.
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.
This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.
📌 Economic & Community Development Officer - Trainee (13 month term)
🏢 Griffith City Council
📍 Griffith