Coordinator Community Development

About this role

Coordinator Community Development • Full Time Permanent • One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia! Great Career Opportunities! • Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave! • Up to 3% Super Co-Contributions! Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in Community Development to help shape our rapidly growing Shire. Join us at "The Shire" Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team! We are seeking an experienced and professional Community Development Coordinator with a passion for teamwork. In this role here are some of the accountabilities: • Grow and manage a high-performance Community Development team by providing leadership and direction in the development and delivery of relevant strategies, plans and services. • Lead and undertake appropriate community engagement processes to inform the delivery of community development and wellbeing initiatives, events, programs and projects relevant to the Shire demographics. • Coordinate and facilitate the development and provision of social support programs and activities designed to meet the needs of the local community, including but not limited to: Access and Inclusion, Seniors, Children and Families, First Nations and Multicultural programs. • Prepare quality reports and documentation, as relevant to Advisory Groups and Council functions, within the responsibilities of the Community Development team. Our preferred candidate would be able to demonstrate the following skillset: • Qualification in Community Development, Social Science or a related field. • Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring teams, including volunteers and staff, to achieve community development goals. • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with community groups, government agencies, businesses, service providers and other stakeholders. • Experience in managing budgets, securing funding, and administering grants for community programs and initiatives. The Important Stuff! An attractive salary is on offer up to $101,268 dependent on experience. Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, but here are also some other great benefits: • Free local gym membership. Wellness programs including Fitness passport. • If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution. • Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening. • 22kW AC Charger for electric vehicles. • Two additional Local Government days off per year. • The option of Purchased Leave. • Salary packaging options, including novated leasing. • Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance. • Free Onsite Parking. About the Shire! Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it! Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger. Where do I apply? Submit your cover letter resume online no later than midday Monday 10 August 2026. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions. Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.