• Group and Team: Community Programs
• Location: Town Hall
• Employment status: Temporary (10 Months) Part-time 0.59 FTE
• Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
• Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
• Salary range: $88,383 - $93,983 (Pro rata) per annum + 13% superannuation.
• Opportunity to use your expertise in contemporary community development
• Great work-life balance
• Above award wages

About the role

This role contributes to the success of the City by developing, implementing, delivering and evaluating a range of programs, activities and policies to support the Council to respond effectively to key social issues with a focus on multicultural communities, citizenship and social inclusion.

Role accountabilities include:

• Build and maintain strong networks with communities, service providers, businesses, relevant government departments, industry bodies and internal council departments for the purpose of furthering the City of Hobart’s community development objectives.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the City of Hobart Multicultural Strategy, Welcoming Cities initiatives and International Student Ambassador Program.
• Coordinate and deliver the City of Hobart Citizenship Ceremonies including the Australia Day ceremony.
• Maintain a current and broad understanding of issues and concerns of the Hobart community with a particular focus on cultural diversity and social inclusion
• Support the delivery of the City for All: Community Inclusion and Equity Framework and facilitate the arrangements for the meetings of the Community Sector Reference Group.
• Deliver high quality and timely presentations and written products, including strategy documents, reports, policy papers, press releases, speech notes, briefings and correspondence

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description

About you

You will have Tertiary or VET qualifications in a relevant discipline and / or experience in a community development, public policy or project management role and knowledge and understanding of contemporary community development and social inclusion policy and practice with ability to apply this knowledge to the needs and aspirations of the Hobart community in relation to multicultural and social inclusion issues in Tasmania.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% 
• A wide range of paid leave entitlements.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Al Hines, Inclusive City Program Leader, on 03 6238 2914 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Development Officer - Multicultural & Inclusion enquiry via EthicalJobs.

All applications must be made in the online portal by clicking "Apply Now", and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.