Community Development Officer (East Newman Train Park)

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (EAST NEWMAN TRAIN PARK)
NEWMAN | PERMANENT | FULL TIME | # 285
BASE SALARY UP TO $87,975 p.a.LIVING ALLOWANCERELOCATION EXPENSES
Up to 21.5% Superannuation Contribution* | Relocation expenses up to $10k intrastate or $15k interstate | Living Allowance up to $15K p.a. | Eligibility for Long Service Leave | Paid Parental Leave | Uniform Allowance | Employee Assistance Program | 50% Discount on Shire facilities & Service
The progressive Shire of East Pilbara, the largest local Government Authority in Western Australia, servicing the town sites of Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine and local communities, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team.
Join the journey to creating the incredible as our Community Development Officer (East Newman Train Park). This full-time role will spend approximately 27 hours per week working on the East Newman Train Park Activation project and the remaining 11 hours per week will spend working on other Community Development projects.
Do you have?
Minimum Certificate IV qualifications in Community Development, social science or similar studies, or work experience resulting in the same level of skill and knowledge.
Current West Australian ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.
Current National Police Clearance Certificate or willingness to obtain.
Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
Current Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
To be successful in this role, you will have a demonstrated experience in community activations. You will have a demonstrated experience in contributing to budget preparation, monitoring expenditure, and other administrative procedures. You have a highly-developed communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, facilitation skills, and computer skills including social media.
Join a Team working with passion and purpose aimed at proactively achieving the Shire’s Vision and Objectives while living its values of Leadership with HEART -Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.
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Contact Information
For enquiries relating to the application or recruitment process, please contact: People and Culture Team on (08) 9175 8000 or recruitment@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au.For role specific enquiries please contact Rosie Davidson-Tuck - Manager Community Services on (08) 9175 8000.
Closing Date: 7/07/2025 4:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time
How to Apply
Next steps – Applicants are requested to submit an up to date resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria in no more than 3 pages. Please find the application button below.
If you are unable to apply via our website, please submit your application by emailing recruitment@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au.
Applications close at 4:00 pm on the specified closing date ,however the Shire reserves the right to appoint the right applicant to this position prior to this time - Canvassing of Councillors or Selection Panel Members will disqualify
*Subject to employee superannuation contribution