Division: Community & Recreation
Business Unit: Community, Arts & Culture
Title: Community Development Assistant, Casual - Casual Role
$47.32 to 54.99 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + superannuation.
Who we are:
Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.
Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.
DIVISION
Community & Recreation
The Community & Recreation Division is responsible for a range of functions which support the whole of Council to deliver high quality services to our Northern Beaches bushland, rural and coastal community. The Division comprises of the following business units – Children’s Services; Community, Arts and Culture; Customer Service; Sports and Recreation; and Libraries.
BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW
The Community, Arts & Culture Business UnitThe Community, Arts & Culture Business Unit manages the strategy, planning, implementation and evaluation of a broad range of community programs, partnerships, community and cultural facilities and services. The Unit provides social planning advice and strategic social plans, social services, and programs for target groups, supports arts and cultural development and the presentation of arts programs, provides community development initiatives and programs, administers community grants, develops and implements safety and crime prevention programs and supports volunteering. The Community, Arts & Culture Business Unit delivers the following services:
- Social Planning
- Community Development
- Community Safety Coordination
- Management of
- Glen Street Theatre at Belrose
- Manly Art Gallery and Museum
- Arts & Cultural Development
- Public art implementation
- Community and cultural venues for hire
Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.
Working with us:
Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -
- Values based culture and a team-oriented working environment
- Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
- A culture of supporting continuous professional development
- Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
Our opportunity :
The key focus areas of this role include:
- Supporting the Community Development team in the delivery of community development programs and projects, leading to improved community outcomes and capacity building.
- Assist in facilitating community development events and other initiatives, including youth engagement.
About you :
We’re looking for a casual Community Development Assistant to join our Community Development Team. You’ll bring social media skills and an interest in working with young people and events.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the work of the team with flexible work hours on a casual basis depending on your availability.
Additional Information:
- Position Description
- Applications close on Friday 15 May 2026
- Expected Interview Date: Monday 25 May 2026
- Questions? Please call Amy Bird on 02 8495 5664 or amy.bird@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.
If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.
