Program Officer – Community Development

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Introduction:
About the Role

Are you passionate about bringing people together and creating opportunities for connection and participation? We're seeking a proactive and organised Program Officer – Community Development to join our Living Well – Community and Recreation team at Capital Region Community Services (CRCS).

This full-time fixed-term role running until July 2028 coordinates community groups, events and community development activities that strengthen social connection and wellbeing across the Capital Region. A key focus is coordinating Connect Up, our community groups program, while supporting community-led initiatives, volunteers, facilitators and community partnerships.

Based across CRCS community sites, including the Belconnen Community Centre and Belconnen Youth Centre, you'll help deliver welcoming, inclusive programs that encourage people of all ages to connect, participate and thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating the delivery of Connect Up community groups, activities and events.
Developing program schedules, resources and promotional information.
Building positive relationships with participants, volunteers, facilitators and community partners.
Supporting the recruitment, onboarding and coordination of volunteers and facilitators.
Managing program administration, participant records and reporting.
Monitoring program outcomes and contributing to continuous improvement.
Ensuring programs are delivered safely and in line with CRCS policies, quality standards and safeguarding requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:
A relevant qualification and/or experience in community development, community services or a related field.
Experience coordinating community programs, activities or events.
Strong organisational, communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities and solve problems.
Confidence using digital systems for administration and reporting.
A current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
A current driver's licence and access to a registered, comprehensively insured vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable Qualifications

Current First Aid or Mental Health First Aid certification
Knowledge of community development, trauma-informed practice or Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) principles.

CRCS has zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young children and young people. As part of our commitment to child safeguarding, all employees are required to comply with our child safe policies and mandatory reporting requirements.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to child safety and undergo rigorous screening processes, including Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) checks.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

Discounted early education and care program services

15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading

Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase your take home pay!)

Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year

Commitment to supporting your professional development.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

LGBTIQ+

Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Carers

Mature age people

People with lived experience of disability.

About CRCS

Our organisation offers a diverse range of service offerings designed to support parents, caregivers, and education services in nurturing, supporting, and raising healthy, vibrant, and happy children and young people. The services provided include parent/carer education, support groups, early education support, targeted interventions for families and children, evidence-based therapeutic programs, and supported/targeted playgroups. Our employees will work collaboratively as a team to deliver tailored services across these programs, ensuring the best outcomes for all involved.

To apply

Please click the apply button and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the most ideal candidate for this role. We would love to hear from you!

If you'd like to discuss the role or get a copy of the PD please do not hesitate to contact Sisa Gudu at Sisa.Gudu@crcs.com.au.

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