Community Development Officer

Tasks and duties

• Working with community groups to deliver a range of projects such as housing projects to enhance their way of life.
• Ensuring processes and protocols are in place for compliance with all relevant legislation and Council policies and ensure that risks are being managed.
• Identifying assets and capacities within communities.
• Recruiting and training paid and voluntary staff.
• Making funding applications for relevant organisations.
• Acting as a facilitator to promote self-help in the community.
• Coordinating the delivery of services that contribute to improved outcomes for the community.
• Engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders to foster and sustain partnerships.
• Report writing, working with boards, advisory groups and committees.