Principal Coordinator - Community Development

Principal Coordinator - Community Development

• Temporary, full-time opportunity (up to 12 months)

• Supportive team culture & career development opportunities

The purpose of this position is to have full responsibility to strategically lead the Community Development team for Council. The role will work closely with the Mayor and General Manager, providing regular advice on potential Council support and capacity building for at risk community members and not-for-profit groups, while exercising excellent judgment about sensitive community issues.

Working with us

At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to a positive and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like

•Lead and manage the community development team.

•Research and provide strategic advice on community development issues to the Council including

the Mayor and Executive.

•Identify and deliver capacity building outcomes, working with local community groups and/or state

government agencies.

•Coordinate the implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

•Represent Council at stakeholder and community group meeting on behalf of the organisation.

•Attend stakeholder and community group meetings on behalf of the organisation with the Mayor as required.

•Degree in related fields such as Community Development or being able to demonstrate considerable community development management experience.

•Considerable experience of more than 8 years in managing community development programs to a very high standard in a political environment.

•Drivers Licence (Class C) – NSW and Working With Children Check

Benefits of working with us

Salary Package from $175,793.00 including superannuation + car allowance, paid weekly. Opportunities for training to keep your skills up to date. An opportunity for bonus payments and to participate in wellbeing initiatives and benefits available to staff through our EBA and other programs.

Next steps

Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council by 5pm on 18 June 2026. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at ***email_hidden***. Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where

applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.