Community Development Officer - Youth
Part-Time (0.5 FTE) - Ongoing
Are you looking for meaningful work that creates real change in the community?
Do you love supporting young people and connecting with different stakeholders?
Just 40 minutes up the Southeastern Freeway on the bank of the River Murray on the lands of the Ngarrindjeri people, the Rural City of Murray Bridge is one of South Australia’s fastest growing regions. Here, you will find a positive work environment that embraces dedicated and motivated people that want to help shape a growing and diverse community - and we want you to be part of it!
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified person to join the Youth, Sport and Recreation Team as a Part Time Community Development Officer - Youth on an ongoing basis.
If you’re a strategic thinker who understands processes and systems, communicates effectively, and builds strong relationships, all while being passionate about youth and community development, this could be the role for you.
Position Overview
This is a new part time (0.5 FTE) ongoing employment opportunity based at ‘The Station’, as the Rural City of Murray Bridge Youth Hub.
The primary purpose of this role is the creation of an empowered and resilient community where every community member can live a healthy life and feel safe, connected and included
The Community Development Officer - Youth will support the planning, delivery and evaluation of Youth Engagement, Networks and Programs, Events and Projects, and provide meaningful activities, pathways and connections and which assist local young people to achieve their goals in community and cultural pursuits (learn, earn and connect).
Key Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include supporting:
- the planning and delivery of programs and projects that provide meaningful activities, pathways and connections and which assist local young people to achieve their goals in community and cultural pursuits
- the establishment of the (new) Youth Engagement Model/Group,
- the development of strong relationships with youth service providers, key community organisations and other stakeholders,
- the coordination of activities in and maintenance of The Station – Youth Hub, and
- the coordination of youth volunteers and work experience placements.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity to have a positive community impact by supporting youth in our growing region. To succeed in this role you will be:
- A confident communicator that understands the issues affecting young people, with a background in youth development, human services or community services/development or similar.
- A creative thinker with a strong customer service ethic with a youth centric mindset and can provide youth services within in a local government environment.
- A deep understanding of how to work effectively with diverse communities and with different stakeholder groups.
What We Offer
You will be working in a rewarding but challenging environment with real community impact where your proactive and customer-centric approach will be valued and appreciated. Other benefits include:
- A progressive and rewarding environment with a supportive team.
- Recognition and appreciation for your proactive and people-centric approach.
- Growth and professional development opportunities.
- Workplace policies that are family friendly and flexible.
- 24/7 Income Protection.
- Regular health and skin cancer checks.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading.
The position is offered ongoing as a part-time role in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement within an annual FTE salary of $91,480 - $95,899 dependent upon skills, knowledge and experience and pro-rata to 0.5 FTE.
How to Apply?
All applications must be submitted to ***********@murraybridge.sa.gov.au before 5pm on 4th October 2025.
Please review the Position Description for the Community Development Officer - Youth via here and
- Tell us via a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages why you would be fabulous in this role? (outlining your experience, skills and knowledge and any other fun, interesting or relevant information), and include
- a current Resume with two relevant professional referees.
All confidential enquiries may be directed to Kevin Heyndyk - Team Leader Youth, Sport and Recreation on 8539 1127 or via *********@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.