Principal Community Development
- Provide strategic leadership for Council’s Community Development function.
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver evidence-based programs and initiatives.
- Build partnerships with stakeholders to support community planning and service delivery.
CREATE LASTING SOCIAL IMPACT ACROSS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
- $128,155.76 - $144,499.17 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Permanent Full time position based in the Toowoomba CBD.
- CBD Parking provided.
About the position
As the Principal Community Development, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for Council’s Community Development function to deliver coordinated, evidence-based programs, services and initiatives that respond to diverse community needs across the Toowoomba Region. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and drive the design, delivery and evaluation of place-based initiatives that strengthen community capacity, resilience, wellbeing, inclusion and social outcomes.
In this position, you will provide high-level leadership to shape Council’s approach to community wellbeing, social inclusion and community activation, ensuring effective integration across Council service areas and the delivery of measurable, sustainable outcomes. You will build and sustain partnerships with government, non-government and community stakeholders to support coordinated planning and service delivery.
You will also provide strategic leadership for Human and Social Recovery to ensure Council meets its obligations across prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, and to support community-centred recovery outcomes.
The position exercises a high degree of autonomy (with advice and direction available on complex or unusual matters) and you will be expected to independently manage significant projects, processes and teams. In this position, you will work under broad direction.
Benefits of the Workplace
- Development, leadership and management training opportunities.
- Salary packaging services available.
- Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
- Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
- Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.
How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application.
How to apply
To apply, please submit two documents:
- Your current resume; and
- A three page (maximum) document addressing each of the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description, using workplace examples that demonstrate your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities relevant for the position. Please ensure your responses to each criterion are clearly identified, as this allows the panel to assess your suitability and score each criterion separately.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.
Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
For further information
Please contact Paul Reynolds - Manager Community Development Facilities & Tourism - on (07) 4688 6973 within business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
About Council
The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.
Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.
Attachments:
- Position Description - Principal Community Development (1174).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
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