Community Development Traineeship Kickstart your career creating positive change in your community Are you passionate about people, connection, and making a real difference? Do you want to build skills in community services, social, cultural, recreational services and programs within local government? Join us as a Community Development Trainee and gain hands‑on experience supporting programs and initiatives that strengthen our community. About the Role As a Community Development Trainee, you’ll support our Community Services team to deliver projects, events, engagement activities, and customer support that help our community thrive. You'll learn from experienced coordinators, contribute to meaningful work, and build skills that set you up for a rewarding career. What You’ll Be Doing Community Services Support Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the Community Services Department Organise stakeholder and service group meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up actions Maintain accurate records and databases in line with Council policies Assist with equipment hire and booking processes Help draft reports, documentation, and process improvement ideas Respond to information requests with accuracy and professionalism Support the delivery and processing of Council’s grant programs Participate in relevant team and stakeholder meetings Community Initiatives & Events Assist with organising and delivering community‑based activities, launches, and special events Support the creation and distribution of promotional materials, publications, and workshop content Volunteer & Community Engagement Assist with documenting and processing volunteer applications Support planning and delivery of community engagement programs Keep accurate records of engagement outcomes Respond to queries about community engagement initiatives Contribute to producing written and graphic materials to support engagement activities Youth Engagement Work closely with the Community Development Coordinator to develop and support youth engagement initiatives Customer Service & Relationships Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ensure all customers receive timely, accurate, and helpful information Provide general assistance to the wider Community Services team as needed Who We’re Looking For You don’t need previous experience—just enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in community development. You’ll thrive in this role if you are: Community‑minded and people‑focused Friendly, reliable, and proactive Eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team Confident communicating with a wide range of people Why Join Us? Hands‑on experience across community services in local government Supportive mentoring from experienced staff Opportunities to work on meaningful community projects A chance to develop skills in administration, communication, project planning, and customer service If you’re ready to start your career making a difference—and want a traineeship that grows your skills, confidence, and impact— we’d love to hear from you!
