Mosman Council

Community Development Officer Children & Families (Part-Time)

• Community Development Officer - Children and Families

  • Lead the delivery and ongoing improvement of programs for children and families in Mosman
  • Coordinate Connections Playgroup and support welcoming, inclusive community programs
  • Build relationships with families, local providers,schoolsand community stakeholders
  • Part-time role, 28 hours per week
  • Salary:$67,889 to $84,443 per annum plus 12% superannuation

Why Apply?

Join a progressive Lower North Shore Council and play a key role in supporting children and families in the Mosman community.

As theCommunity Development OfficerChildren and Families,you will coordinate and deliverhighqualityprograms and engagement activities that support connection,participationand wellbeing.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with children and families, while also contributing to program planning, communityengagementand continuous improvement.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

You’ll be part of a supportive and community focused Children and Youth Services team that values collaboration, creativity and practical service delivery. Your work will have a direct impact on local children and families, from the delivery of Connections Playgroup through to events, engagement activities and partnerships with local providers and schools.

We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won theXref 2025 Best Workplace Awardand theXref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full listhere.

What You’ll Be Working On

• • Leading the delivery, coordination and continuous improvement of twice weekly Connections Playgroup.
  • Planning and coordinating children and families programs, activities and events.
  • Supporting community engagement with children, families and relevant stakeholders.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with local early childhood providers, primary schools and other child focused organisations.
  • Coordinating program logistics, including scheduling, resources, set-up and delivery.
  • Supervising and supporting casual staff and volunteers involved in children and families programs.
  • Ensuring programs and events are welcoming, inclusive, child safe and well managed.
  • Supporting the delivery of events such as Children’s Week, Child Protection Week and the Children’s Fair.
  • Collecting feedback and program insights to support evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• • Tertiary qualifications in early childhood education, community services, social sciences or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in the delivery of programs or services for children and families, preferably in a community or early childhood setting.
  • Experience coordinating programs, activities or events, including planning, logistics and working with support staff or volunteers.
  • An understanding of community engagement principles and the ability to consult with children, families and stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and community partners.
  • Sound organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • An understanding of child safeguarding principles and a commitment to child safety.
  • A demonstrated commitment to quality customer service and continuous improvement.
  • A valid Working With Children Check.
  • National criminal history check undertaken through Council.
  • Current First Aid Certificate and Anaphylaxis training, or willingness to obtain.

The position is identified as a Child-Related position under the Commission of Children and Young People Act 1998 and the successful candidate is required to hold a valid Working With Children Check andis subject to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check undertaken by Council.

How to Apply

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later.
• Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
• Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only)
• For further information about the role, please contactRebecca Carr on 9978 4142during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attachedPosition Description.

Applications close:11.59pm,16 July 2026

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people