Join our team as the Community Development Officer at the Shire of Toodyay!
The Shire is seeking a passionate and experienced Community Development Officer to lead community focused initiatives. With a number of sporting clubs and community groups who we work with, plus a range of exciting events planned, it’s a great time to come on board and help facilitate and deliver positive outcomes to the Toodyay community.
Our vision; to create a workplace where our culture is positive, our people are inspired, and our teams perform at their best. We are committed to supporting our staff to grow, learn, and develop, ensuring that everyone can achieve their full potential.
Why Toodyay?
The Shire of Toodyay is a beautiful semi-rural Shire on the Avon River in the Central Wheatbelt just outside of the metro region and 45 minutes from Midland. The Shire has experienced strong growth and development in recent years with a thriving CBD and active, engaged community.
What You'll Do:
- Develop partnerships and networks with a range of stakeholders including government and community organisations
- Prepare relevant strategies and plans including a new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
- Be the community contact for the Shire’s Community Funding Program
- Distribute information and raise awareness in the community about available funding programs, resources, support and other opportunities
- Plan and implement community focused services and activities that are responsive to community needs
- Guide and mentor community groups towards sustainability and self sufficiency
What You’ll Bring:
- Highly developed communication skills – both written and verbal
- Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills including influencing, advocating and resolving conflict
- Well developed research, analytical and report writing skills
- Previous experience in a similar role – local government experience desirable
- Knowledge of preparing grant applications, with a developing knowledge of grant and government funding application processes
- Strong computer literacy
Why You’ll Love It:
- Make a real impact in a close-knit community.
- Work with a supportive and enthusiastic team.
- Enjoy a role where your work truly matters.
- Fulltime role with a 9-day fortnight option.
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Formal qualifications in a relevant discipline
- Current WA ‘C’ Class driver’s licence.
- National Police Clearance.
- Working with Children Check
- Pre-employment medical.
Desirable
- Experience working in community development, sport and recreation or community services
- Experience dealing with statutory bodies and government departments
- Established community networks
- Desktop publishing skills
For further information, please contact the Shire via email at records@toodyay.wa.gov.au or Sandra Watson on 08 9574 9300.
Applications should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL – ‘Community Development Officer’ and forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer at the Shire of Toodyay by mail, in person, via email or through the Seek platform here.
Written applications should be addressed to the CEO at the Shire of Toodyay as follows:
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Toodyay
15 Fiennes Street (PO Box 96)
TOODYAY WA 6566
Complete the Applicant Declaration contained in this package and ensure it accompanies the above with your application.
Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday 4 April 2025.
Thank you for your interest in the position of Community Development Officer with the Shire of Toodyay.
Aaron Bowman
Chief Executive Officer |