Community Development Officer

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your community? Join our Community Development team and help create inclusive, connected and resilient communities Position details Full Time Job Number: R2767 Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 3 September 2026 About the Opportunity In this rewarding role, you'll build strong partnerships, deliver community-focused initiatives, support meaningful community engagement and empower people to have a voice in local decisions. Together with community and organisational partners, you'll help create a vibrant, inclusive and connected community where everyone can thrive. What you will bring Ideally the successful applicant will have the following: Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, such as Social Work, Social Planning, or a related field, with relevant experience; or lesser formal qualifications with extensive equivalent experience. Extensive experience in facilitating community and stakeholder-based activities and projects. Hold a current satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain prior to employment. Current Drivers Licence. Salary and conditions The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $96,410 plus statutory superannuation. Benefits As an employee you will have access to benefits such as: Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave) Monthly Accrued Day Off Option for an Annualised Salary Package Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment. Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees Learning and Professional Development Opportunities Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members Active Social Clubs Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment. Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role. About our organisation Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au About our region Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres. Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at visitmildura.com.au Applying for this position All applications must include: A completed Job Application Form A resume A covering letter Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered Want to know more? Visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form. Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197 .