About the role The City is seeking a passionate, dynamic, and highly motivated Community Development Officer on a part-time (up to 38 hours per fortnight) fixed-term basis until June 2027, covering parental leave. You will be responsible for working in conjunction with the Community and Libraries team, consulting with relevant place-based staff for the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of relevant strategies, services and programs to ensure strong, self-reliant and capable communities are realised. In this role, you'll connect with diverse community groups, co-design initiatives, and deliver programs that build capacity, belonging and resilience. Whether it’s running a community training programs, supporting local multicultural events or working on social inclusion strategies, you’ll be right at the heart of positive change. Under the guidance of the Community Development Coordinator, you will work towards developing a healthy and connected community through the delivery of community led initiatives, providing opportunities for engagement, and developing partnerships which address gaps, and meet unique place needs. You’ll do this though: Building community capacity and leadership Engaging with the community Developing community partnerships Inclusion of the whole community Activating places, and Advocating community needs. This position has a Gender Diversity lead/focus, is based in the Midland Office and has a number of suburbs in the Midland area to support. The Community Development Officer role may also be required to work within different Place Area’s dependent on operational need. Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and deliver approved programs and initiatives as determined by relevant plans and strategies Actively develop community partnerships to meet priorities and address community need Actively provide specialist advice and maintain up to date information regarding portfolio area Contribute to the development of business unit plans and strategies Conduct required consultation and engagement activities to increase community participation Conduct evaluation of programs as required and provide regular updates and reports to Coordinator Community Development Work with relevant staff and stakeholders (community groups and clubs, not for profits, government and non-government organisations) to identify and attract service provision opportunities to meet the particular local needs. About you You’ll be someone who: Brings a community-first mindset and strong facilitation skills Has experience in place-based or age-friendly work (or both!) Builds trust easily and enjoys working with people from all walks of life Thrives in collaborative, creative environments Understands how to translate ideas into meaningful action The successful candidate will have the following: Tertiary qualification in a relevant human services discipline Substantial experience developing and consulting with community groups and organisations, and providing ongoing support, guidance and assistance Extensive understanding of contemporary community development theory, legislation, policy and practice Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence Current Working with Children Check A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required. For more information about the role please refer to the position description. About working with us The salary for this position will be from $94,386.53 - $112,499.22 per annum pro rata, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. You will also enjoy benefits, including Excellent leave entitlements, e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17 per cent Comprehensive employee wellness program Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply) Free parking options available Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work. About the City The City of Swan covers 1,042 square kilometres, representing nearly 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. It includes 42 suburbs from Bullsbrook to Bushmead, Ballajura to Gidgegannup, and it is among the fastest-growing regions in Western Australia. The City is home to the iconic Swan River and the internationally celebrated Swan Valley, founded in 1829. It is a sought-after destination to live, work, and visit, combining quality services and amenities with a beautiful natural setting. The area also holds profound cultural importance for the Whadjuk Noongar people, reflecting more than 40,000 years of connection to the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). Today, the City is a dynamic and diverse community, where one in three residents was born overseas, and one in five speaks a language other than English at home. Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for our community by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership. At the City of Swan, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages. For more information about this positio n, please contact Paul Goodley, Acting Coordinator Community Development directly on 0427 163 or swan.wa.gov.au. For queries regarding the application process , please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 9267 9. To apply, please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link. Closing date: Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 11pm AWST. The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early; therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.
