Senior Community Development Officer

Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community‑focused services. With a workforce of 1,600, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future‑ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words — they’re how we work.

Job Description

Location: Mirrabooka, Western Australia
Type: Permanent part-time (0.8FTE)
Salary: Level 7 - from $104,373 base salary + super (based on experience)

Why You’ll Love This Role
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of community wellbeing. In this role, you’ll lead research, planning and policy work that turns evidence and community insights into practical strategies for positive social impact. We’re looking for someone who thrives on research, analysis and stakeholder engagement, and can transform insights into innovative solutions that build on community strengths and create lasting change.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead research and analysis to identify emerging social issues, community needs, strengths, and opportunities
• Design and implement inclusive strategies for social policies and programs
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify shared opportunities
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Champion innovation and social inclusion across all initiatives

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Qualifications

What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a passionate community development professional. You’ll ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in community development or related field
• Extensive knowledge of social issues and best practices
• Strong community engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proven project management and evaluation experience
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion principles
• Current driver’s licence and relevant clearances

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking
• Rewarding You – Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
• Grow With Us – Leadership programs and study support

Explore all our benefits: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/city-and-council/careers

Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and create lasting change, apply now and join a team that values innovation and inclusion.

Questions? Reach out to Seanna Dempsey on (08) 9205 8700

Applications close: Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!)

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.