Group
Occupation
411231 Community Development Officer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
411231 Community Development Officer
Assesses the social and wellbeing needs of individuals and families to develop programs, organisations and services to meet the needs of the community.
Alternative titles
- Community Development Coordinator
- Community Development Worker
Specialisation
- Multicultural Community Development Worker
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Identifies, develops and coordinates support programs, projects or services to address the needs of the community
- Establishes and administers neighbourhood houses, community groups, programs and other services to members of the community
- Establishes activity programs to assist community connectivity and encourage community participation
- Develops stakeholder partnerships to enhance community engagement and participation for all individuals
- Implements and promotes policies and strategies to ensure access to recreation and development programs, and inclusion for all members of the community