Position No: 017/2026

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

• Full-Time | Permanent
• Level Six | *Salary: $98,345 to $106,287 per annum,
  plus superannuation
• Vacancy 017/2026

The opportunity

We are in the market for an experienced, full-time and qualified
Senior Community Development Officer. You are a passionate,
committed individual who enjoys the rewards of a good
challenge.

At the City of Mandurah, we strive to embrace change as our norm
and require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and
enthusiastic. You will work as part of a passionate team of people
in Community Development, focusing your skills on achieving
outcomes for the City’s communities by working to strengthen
community led initiatives, groups, championing inclusive, equitable
practises that ensure all groups and people living and working
within the City of Mandurah have a ‘fair go’.

To be successful in this role, you will
need:

• A degree level qualification relevant to the role
• Hold a current unrestricted “C-A” (Automatic)
  or “C-B” (Manual) class national driver’s
  licence
• National Police Clearance dated less than 3 months old
• A minimum of three years’ previous experience in a
  related role
• Substantial experience in building community capacity by
  facilitating effective outcomes within a diverse community,
  utilising and delivering contemporary community development
  practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of place-based and asset based
  community development principles and practices
• Knowledge of, and experience in, community engagement.

For more information about the role please refer to the
position description.

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply
please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au.
Further information can be obtained by calling Sarah
Greenwood, Coordinator Community Development, on
(08) 9550 3***.

Closing date

Applications for this position are open until a
suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the
vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this
position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as
possible.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or
thinking style. If you need assistance during the application
process for accessibility reasons this is available upon
request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe
organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is
embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and
volunteers.

Additional information

• All applications will be assessed in accordance with
  merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet
  the requirements outlined in the attached position description,
  including essential qualifications and license, the role may be
  reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be
  offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the
  City
  of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
• *The salary for this role commences at step 1, with
  potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated
  skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs
  at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with
  the Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to
  complete a drug and alcohol test.
• This recruitment process may also be used to identify
  candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities
  that arise within the City over the next 12 months —
  offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that
  align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have
  the right to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the
  City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary
  employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest
  appropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please
  visit our
  Careers and Employment page.

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive
Officer

Attachments:
- Senior Community Development Officer - Position Description.pdf