Applying with us is very easy

Simply complete your personal details below, then answer our questionnaire which is specific to this vacancy. Your answers to the questionnaire will enable us to process your application faster. At the very bottom of this page please upload your resume and a covering letter or supporting documents if relevant. We accept files in PDF, .doc or .docx formats, under 2MB.

You are applying for the position: Community Development Officer | Darwin



Application Form (All fields are required)

1. Application Source :
Where did you hear about this vacancy? (this question is asked for statistical purposes only and will not affect your application in any way).

2. Working for Council :
Are you a current or previous employee or contractor of City of Darwin?

3. Residency :
Which option best describes your current residency status?

4. Pre-Employment Check:
As a part of our selection process, applicants may be required to undergo one or all of the following Pre-employment checks: National Police Check, Pre-employment Medical and Psychometric Assessment.

5. Driver Licence:
Do you hold a current drivers licence?

6. Prerequisites:
Do you hold a Diploma in Community Development or Community Services or equivalent qualifications and/or experience?

7. Prerequisites:
Do you have a minimum three (3) years’ experience in community development, local government community development or similar community development context.

8. Prerequisites:
Do hold a valid NT Working With Children check (Ochre card)?

9. Selection Criteria:
Can you describe a time you advocated within a local council (or similar organisation) to improve access or inclusion for a community group? What was the outcome?

10. Selection Criteria:
How do you balance advocating for community members’ needs while maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders or service providers?

11. Selection Criteria:
Tell us about a program or initiative you developed that promoted inclusion.


File size limit: 2 MB. We accept .pdf, .doc and .docx.


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