Community Development Officer

Darwin, Australia

Reference: 6852920

  • Level 6 - $95,527.33 per year plus 12% Superannuation
  • Part-time / Permanent (3 days a Week - Mon, Tues & Wed)
  • 6 weeks annual leave

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded professional to champion access and inclusion across the City of Darwin. Working closely with our diverse community, this role plays a key part in ensuring equitable access to services, facilities, and programs. The position also provides essential support in delivering City of Darwin's Access and Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030.

As a Community Development Officer, you will:

  • Work as part of a committed and welcoming team within the Community and Cultural Services branch of the City of Darwin.
  • Provide specialist expertise in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of current and future Access and Inclusion Strategies.
  • Collaborate with government and non-government organisations, community groups, individuals, and internal stakeholders to initiate and deliver community development initiatives.
  • Prepare comprehensive, high-quality reports and present findings to the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee.
  • Represent the City of Darwin on relevant external network groups including the DiversAbility Collective.
  • Support and contribute to the successful implementation of the City of Darwin Access Strategy 2025-2030.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

  • Diploma in Community Services or similar qualifications and/or equivalent qualifications and/or a minimum of three (3) years' experience in a similar role.
  • Class C Drivers Licence
  • NT Working With Children Check.
  • Ability to obtain a National Police Records Check

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation. Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $95,527.33 per annum plus superannuation.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Andrew Aragala on 08 8930 0428.

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Applications close at 5pm Thursday 29 January 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications Close: 29 Jan 2026

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