Community Development Specialist - Positive Ageing
- Play a pivotal role in the development of Bayside Council’s future
- Based in Hillsdale with free all day parking and public transport
- Be part of a high performing team delivering key community activities
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.
About the role
This position drives the delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive Bayside
positive ageing program, a
contemporary program of activities for older people in our LGA and oversees delivery of Council’s Age Friendly Communities Strategy.
We are looking for an experienced professional with excellent communication and collaborative teamwork skills, with experience in developing interesting recreational, cultural, social and educational activities and programs for older people.
The role is also responsible for coordinating Council’s Commonwealth Home Support Program (Sector Support and Development) by coordinating delivery of the Activity Workplan.
About you
We are looking for someone who can:
- Develop, deliver, and evaluate an annual positive ageing program including social, cultural, recreational and educational activities in partnership with the Bayside Seniors Network.
- Research and develop best practice programming and initiatives that support older Bayside residents remain living independently in their homes for as long as possible.
- Actively participate in local and regional stakeholder networks to advocate for improvements in state and federally funded services for older Bayside residents.
- Develop specific activities where gaps exist, source funding and aim for independence and future sustainability.
- Increase the capacity of other service providers to support positive ageing and ensure great partnerships internally and externally.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Tertiary or other qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a high performing team of Community Development Specialists, ensuring that deadlines are met and customer requests are attended to in a timely manner.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with older people.
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues influencing positive, healthy active ageing.
- Flexibility to work across varied hours and locations as required.
- Current Drivers Licence Class C.
Our benefits and culture
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
- 15 days sick leave each year
- 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
- Gym membership discounts
- Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
Apply now
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Closing Date: Wednesday 10 December, 2025
Salary Range: $98,342 - $110,143 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.
