Community Development Officer (Part-time)

Help build stronger, more connected communities across Clarence. This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with local communities, turning ideas into action through place-based community development, partnerships and meaningful engagement.

What you’ll be doing

• Build trusted relationships with community groups, residents, volunteers and local organisations.
• Identify community strengths, priorities and emerging needs through engagement and research.
• Develop and deliver projects, programs and initiatives that strengthen community capacity, resilience and participation.
• Connect communities with Council services, funding opportunities and external supports.
• Contribute to the implementation of Council’s Community Wellbeing Strategy and other initiatives.
• Work collaboratively across Council and with community partners to deliver positive outcomes for Clarence.

What you’ll bring

• Qualifications in community development, social sciences, human services, public policy or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in community development, community engagement or project delivery.
• Strong understanding of place-based community development and community engagement principles.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organisation and project management skills.
• National police check certificate dated within 6 months and a registration to work with vulnerable people in Tasmania.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Base salary between $96,696.79 and $107,484.22 pro-rata (depending on skills and experience) + 13.5% superannuation
• Permanent, part-time, three days a week

We care about your wellbeing and work–life balance. Enjoy a central location, leave loading, purchased leave options, and staff perks like flu shots, skin check reimbursement, EAP counselling, and training opportunities.

Ready to apply?

Important: Applications submitted directly through SEEK won’t be considered. Please lodge your application via – City of Clarence.

For a confidential conversation, please call Jane Menzies (Team Leader Community Development) on 03 6217 9773.

Position Description

Our commitment to our community

We’re dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and we actively support their participation as valued members of our community.

Council has zero tolerance for child or youth abuse and harm. We prioritise safety in every interaction and report any conduct of concern. You can read more in our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

To be offered this position, you’ll need to complete and satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment process. This includes (but isn’t limited to) a WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and checks relating to any prior disciplinary action.

We’re also an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free workplace. Please note that random alcohol and drug testing forms part of employment with Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Thursday, 27 August 2026.