About the opportunity

We are seeking an individual with a passion for social justice and experience in planning and delivering community projects/events to join our team in the position of Community Project Officer - Neighbourhood Renewal on a permanent full-time basis.

In this role, you will work to address challenging social issues, engaging with residents in the Penrith LGA to respond to the impacts of disadvantage in older established communities. You will be responsible for coordinating and delivering Council’s award-winning Village Café project, working with a diverse range of people and organisations to grow community connections and support local wellbeing.

In addition, you will provide generalist project support to our Neighbourhood Renewal team, including ‘hands-on' program delivery and contributing to project planning for place-making projects, arts and cultural programs, community engagement and projects that support residents to have a voice in Council decision-making.

We offer a hybrid working environment in this role and work together to balance our individual needs and working preferences with the needs of our colleagues, our customers and Council.

Essential criteria

• Completed tertiary studies in a community, events or arts related field
• A passion for social justice, equity and working collaboratively with community to drive positive outcomes
• Experienced and confident in welcoming and working with people in need of support
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills
• Experienced in planning and delivering projects/events in a community setting
• Confident verbal communicator and an ability to write for a range of audiences
• Current Class C driver licence

Desirable criteria

• Experience in supporting creative/arts projects
• Experience working with disadvantaged communities

Commencing salary: $83,269.00 per annum, plus 10.5% Superannuation.

This position requires the worker to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 or to hold a medical contraindication certificate.

About us

Penrith City Council's City Activation, Community and Place department supports a vibrant and inclusive City with thriving, resilient communities. The department sits within Council's City Futures division, which looks at all aspects of planning and delivering a better city for all residents now and into the future. We are a multidisciplinary team with a wide range of strengths and we work collaboratively to deliver outcomes from community-based events, flagship festivals, place-making and arts initiatives, sector capacity-building, safer communities as well as evidence-based policy with a focus on delivering measurable impact. We work innovatively with our community to drive positive outcomes that shape the future of our City. In this role, you will join a passionate, outcomes-driven team focused on supporting a thriving City for all.

Why work with us?

At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
• Diverse salary packaging
• And much, much more!

How to apply

Click Apply Now to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.

For further information about the position, please contact Allison Kyriakakis, Community Resilience Program Manager, on 4732 8062.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

A position description is attached.