Community Development Specialist

Job Reference: req65
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Applications close: 17/09/2026

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient. We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Community Development Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating initiatives that strengthen our community, increase social participation and improve community wellbeing across the Singleton LGA.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with residents, community organisations, government agencies and service providers to identify local priorities, build strong partnerships and deliver initiatives that foster inclusion, participation and community resilience. You will lead the planning, delivery and ongoing review of Council's key community strategies and action plans, including the Community Development Strategy, Disability Inclusion Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and other initiatives that support positive and sustainable outcomes for the Singleton community.

As a key advocate for the community, you will build positive relationships across a broad range of stakeholders and ensure community insights and feedback contribute to informed planning, service delivery and decision-making.

Essential Criteria for this role:

• A degree qualification in Community Development, Community Services, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering community development and capacity-building initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary community development practices, social inclusion principles and place-based approaches.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating community programs and projects.
• Highly developed organisational, reporting and administrative skills, with proven experience in coordinating grant funding processes, preparing high-quality reports, managing competing priorities, and maintaining compliance with legislative, Child Safe and Work Health and Safety obligations.
• A current Class C Driver Licence.
• Working With Children Check.

This position is offered on a Permanent, Full-time basis working 35 hours per week. Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 14 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $117,217 - $131,854 per annum plus superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.
Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description here. 

INTERESTED?
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Nicole Lonsdale, Manager Community Service Delivery on 6578 7512.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 17/09/2026.