Community Development Officer – LGBTIQA+ Partnerships
Permanent Part Time – 11 hours per week (with flexible hours)
Band 6 – Starting from $97,22.14 (Pro Rata) + super
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
- Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Benefits Package
- Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
- Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
- Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
- Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement
About the Role
This is a great opportunity for a Community Development professional with lived experience, with hands-on learning, mentorship and future career progression opportunities. We’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a candidate with community development experience with LGBTIQA+ communities to help deliver outcomes from Yarra’s Rainbow Policy within the Ageing, Equity and Community Development branch. This may include policy / strategic development, stakeholder engagement and project management.
Yarra City Council is a progressive organisation, proud of our inclusive culture. We strive to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Need More Info?
For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Cristina Del Frate, Senior Coordinator Equity and Inclusion at Cristina.delfrate@yarracity.vic.gov.au.
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Applications close on: Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:55pm.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.
Additional Information
This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, screening against the Aged Care and Disability Banning Order Register to ensure eligibility to work in the sector and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
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Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.
Yarra's Commitment to Diversity
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.
We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
