Community Services Officer

Mid-Western Regional Council

Mudgee, Blue Mountains and Central West NSW

Aged and Disability Support (Community Services and Development)

Government - Local (Government and Defence)

Contract/Temp

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Temporary Part-Time Community Services Officer (to 30 June 2027)

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Community Services Officer to join our team. As Council continues to grow and prosper at a steady rate, we are searching for a professional to provide a consistently high standard of administrative and client support, primarily responsible for facilitating our Meals on Wheels Service. The ideal candidate needs to be empathic to a broad range of customers and be capable of facilitating volunteer activities.

What we are looking for in our ideal applicant

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people of various socio economic and culturally diverse backgrounds, including staff, clients, volunteers and government departments.

A team player.

The ability to remain client focused.

The salary range being offered for this part-time position is 1,713.32-1,928.91 gross per 48-hour fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of 44,546.46- 50,151.77 gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

This position works 48 hours per fortnight as follows:

Monday and Tuesday (9:30am-3pm), Wednesday and Thursday (9:30am-2pm) and Friday (9:30am-4pm)

Our Meals on Wheels service operates Monday to Friday throughout the year, regardless of public holidays and Council's Christmas closure.

(Some) Key Accountabilities include:

Basic assessment of clients against CHSP criteria and referral to, and from, other services as required

Accurate receipting of payments and banking of monies

Training and rostering of volunteers as required

Processing of correspondence, minutes from meetings, departmental brochures and the like in accordance with established time standards

Collation and provision of data for relevant funding bodies within established time standards

Accurate filing and data entry into the relevant records management system.

Contribute effectively as a member of Council’s Community Services team.

To actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement.

This position requires you to complete a National Police History Criminal Check and Working With Children Check.

About Mudgee:

The Mudgee Region is blessed with outstanding tourist delights, investment opportunities and lifestyle attractions, all just 3.5 hours from Sydney. Add to this breathtaking natural beauty, fine wine, locally grown produce and a real community with heart and soul; it’s a perfect lifestyle envied by others. What’s more, Mudgee has been named the top NSW tourism town to two years running!

What is next -

Applications close on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 11:59pm.

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Further information can be obtained from: HR Team, 0263575054