The Cultural and Community Services Division of Tamworth Regional Council is seeking the services of an individual with experience in Community Development. The successful applicant will be responsible for community development projects and programs, development and review of community strategies for the Council, and the Region. Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written as well as strong organizational skills are essential.

The applicant will need to possess a Degree in Social Science or related discipline as well as hold a current NSW Class C drivers licence.

Certificates and Licences include but are not limited to the above criteria.

Please read the Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.

The successful applicant must be keen to undertake professional and interpersonal training as required.

This position has been classified as a Grade 16 with a salary range of $1227.00 to $1327.60 for 35 hours work per week. Tamworth Regional Council offers a range of employee benefits to successful applicants.

Please contact Bruce Mercer on 02 6767 5471 if you have any further queries or require any additional information.

Applicants are required to submit a current Resume outlining relevant employment experience. In addition to the Resume, applicants must also address the Selection Criteria listed in the position description. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

To apply, download the Community Development Officer Information Package. This includes the Position Description which lists the Selection Criteria, Employment Application Form, Applicant Checklist and the Physical Requirements of the Position.

The preferred format for submitting job applications is using Council’s Employment Application Form.

Applications can also be emailed to jobapplications@tamworth.nsw.gov.au.

Applications are to arrive no later than 12:00pm Wednesday 22 February 2012. Applicants who do not have internet access should send their applications quoting the PV number to:

The Recruitment Officer
Tamworth Regional Council
PO Box 555
Tamworth NSW 2340

Tamworth Regional Council is a non-smoking workplace and is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.