Community Development Worker Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Aug 2026

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Community Strengthening Officer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fixed-Term Part-Time (18 Months) | 35 Hours per Week Monday - Friday
SCHADS Award Level 4 + Salary Packaging
Enjoy an Additional 2 Weeks of Bonus Leave Over Christmas

Lismore, NSW | 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract | 35 Hours per Week Enjoy an Additional 2 Weeks of Bonus Leave Over Christmas Make a lasting impact in

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

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Direct Service Facilitator Fixed Term

at ALARA Qld Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ipswich, Brisbane QLD

$46.70 – $49.16 per hour

Make a difference every day – support lives, build futures.
Join our Ipswich team and help empower NDIS & Aged Care participants.
Flexible work environment.

Immediate start! Use your NDIS & Aged Care expertise to empower lives while working with a supportive Ipswich-based team.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

Featured

Listed twenty one hours ago

Community Engagement - Graduate/Early Career

at cohealth

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sunshine, Melbourne VIC

$40.48–$43.42/hr+super+salary packaging

Make a difference with cohealth! Part-time (0.8 FTE) to July 2027. $40.48–$43.42/hr + Super + generous salary packaging.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

21h ago

Listed six days ago

Community Development Officer

at Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$89,167 - $98,527 gross per annum + 12% super.

Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Competitive Salary

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your local community?

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Youth Development Officer

at City of Greater Dandenong

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dandenong, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$82,392 - $95,116 per annum (plus super)

Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
Reward & recognition programs

Youth and Family Services have an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Youth Development Officer.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Community Development Officer - Youth, Children and Families (Temp Full-time)

at The Hills Shire Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Baulkham Hills, Sydney NSW

A salary of $98K per annum (excluding super)

Temporary, full-time (Up to 12 months) opportunity
Supportive team culture
Great culture & career development opportunities

We are seeking a highly motivated and community-oriented individual to join our Community Services Team as a Community Development Officer

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Community Strengthening Officer

at Northern Rivers Community Gateway

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lismore, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW

Fixed-Term Part-Time (18 Months) | 35 Hours per Week Monday - Friday
SCHADS Award Level 4 + Salary Packaging
Enjoy an Additional 2 Weeks of Bonus Leave Over Christmas

Lismore, NSW | 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract | 35 Hours per Week Enjoy an Additional 2 Weeks of Bonus Leave Over Christmas Make a lasting impact in

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Engagement Worker - Community Hub

at VincentCare

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Melbourne, Melbourne VIC

$46 - $50

Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable communities
Opportunities for career growth
Supportive environment

Make a real difference. Be part of one of Victoria’s leading not-for-profits and help create meaningful change in the community every day.

subClassification: Housing & Homelessness ServicesHousing & Homelessness Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Energy outreach worker

at cohealth

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Melbourne, Melbourne VIC

Full Time, Fixed Term. Generous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable income.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Intake and Assessment Worker – Navigator Program

at Berry Street

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Helen, Ballarat & Central Highlands VIC

Work for a not for profit organisation that celebrates all cultures, diversit...
Be innovative and creative in supporting young people in your local community
Generous leave + Salary packaging benefits!

Build strong relationships with students and their families to re-engage young people with education and training pathways to improve future outcomes!

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Health Care Connections Worker

at Melbourne City Mission

This is a Contract/Temp job

Frankston, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Competitive Base Salary + Super + Salary Packaging

Work within a values driven, progressive organisation
Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available
Part-time max term 0.4 FTE (15.2 hours per week)

The Health Care Connection Worker provides high-quality assertive outreach support to a case load of people experiencing homelessness.

subClassification: Housing & Homelessness ServicesHousing & Homelessness Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Early Career Wellbeing Navigator Peer

at Wellways Australia Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wangaratta, Yarra Valley & High Country VIC

$40.49 p.h. + Salary Packaging + Leave Loading

Commence your career in the rewarding mental health peer work sector
4 days a week | Opportunity to apply your studies in a supportive setting
Paid graduate opportunity until 30th June 2027 in Wangaratta & Benalla

Begin your mental health career with paid learning, supportive mentoring, and opportunities to use your lived experience to create meaningful impact.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17h ago

Listed five days ago

Community Development Officer

at Colac Otway Shire

This is a Contract/Temp job

Colac, South West Coast VIC

Community Development Officer - Temporary Full-Time (2-Year Fixed Term) with a possible further extension pending funding approval

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

5d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Wellbeing Worker - Youth Step Up Step Down

at Wellways Australia Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kambah, Canberra ACT

$50.61 - $54.28 p.h. + Salary Packaging

Casual rewarding opportunity based in Kambah, ACT
Access to ongoing support and development opportunities
SCHADS level 3B ($50.61- $54.28) + fantastic Salary Packaging benefits!

Casual role with flexible shift times to suit you. Our focus is on recovery & supporting young people to live independent & fulfilling lives.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

18h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Multicultural Community Engagement Officer

at Karakan

This is a Contract/Temp job

Daisy Hill, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$92,279 – $99,294 per year

An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community services sector.
A collaborative and values-driven workplace culture
Access to professional development and leadership growth opportunities.

Join Karakan’s Multicultural Program and empower CALD and First Nations young people through culturally safe engagement, inclusion and connection.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

20d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Key Worker

at Uniting NSW & ACT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Campbelltown, Sydney NSW

$85,308 to $93,159 negotiable plus super

Join a highly regarded not-for-profit
Access to generous salary packaging options
Training and development opportunities

Support young families to thrive. Build trusted relationships, empower parents and help create brighter futures for children across Southwest Sydney.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

13d ago

Listed seven days ago

Caseworker - Multicultural Family Support

at Uniting NSW & ACT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour & North Coast NSW

Annual base salary $85,308 to $93,159 negotiable

Join a highly regarded not-for-profit organisation
Access to generous NFP salary packaging options
Training and development opportunities

Empower refugee families to thrive through early intervention, parenting support and community connection.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Youth Activities Program Coordinator

at Youth Projects Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sunshine, Melbourne VIC

$78,000 - $80,000 AUD per annum

Contribute to purposeful work that makes a difference.
Collaborative, diverse environment where your ideas matter.
Be part of a forward-thinking team driving change.

Empower, engage and support young people in Melbourne's west to participate in training and education pathways that create real opportunities.

subClassification: Employment ServicesEmployment Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Youth Suicide Prevention Peer Worker

at Pathway Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blacktown, Sydney NSW

Collaborative, purpose-driven team focused on recovery, hope and resilience.
Lived experience highly valued and central to the role.
Meaningful peer work supporting young people aged up to 25 years.

Blacktown / Seven Hills, NSW | Permanent full-time | Term-defined to 30 June 2027 SCHADS Level 4.1 | RDO | Program: i.am

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

7d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Program Officer – Community Development

at Capital Region Community Services Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Belconnen, Canberra ACT

Fixed term full time opportunity
Salary packaging options to increase take home pay!
Fun, positive team that values your high energy and commitment

Build stronger communities by creating opportunities for connection, inclusion and participation. Join a team that's making a real difference everyday

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Community Connector

at YFS Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Slacks Creek, Brisbane QLD

Pay range: $46.70 to $50.25 per hour based on exp

Permanent Full time | Flexible working hours | Free Parking
Salary Packaging | Laptop | EAP
Inhouse Training | On-the-job coaching | Internal transfer opportunities

Join a vibrant team committed to empowering individuals to overcome challenges and thrive. Apply now and take the next step with YFS!

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Youth Program Officer

at Cumberland City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Merrylands, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements
Training and professional development
Corporate Health Insurance discounts

Join our amazing and vibrant team and deliver programs and projects such as Youth Week, Bush School, Story times and Child Protection week events.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

5d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Caseworker - CAFS

at Uniting NSW & ACT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Campbelltown, Sydney NSW

$85,308 to $93,159 negotiable plus super

Make a lasting difference for children, young people & families
Join a passionate team focused on early intervention & positive change
$85,308–$93,159 + 12% super & NFP salary packaging

Help families build safer, stronger futures. Empower children and parents through compassionate, strengths-based support that creates lasting change.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

19h ago

Listed three days ago

Program Officer (Out of Home Care)

at Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

$104,722 to $113,618 per annum

Temporary Full-Time to 31/12/2027
$104,722 to $113,618 per annum
12.75% employer superannuation contribution and 17.5% annual leave loading.

The Program Officer (Out of Home Care) supports the delivery of high-quality Out of Home Care services to children and provides support to carers.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Peer Support Worker

at Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

South Morang, Melbourne VIC

Max term full time role (until 30 June 2028)
Located at South Morang, VIC
SCHADS Level 3 + Salary Packaging

Use your lived experience to support people on their recovery journey as an AOD Peer Support Worker.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Youth Transition Facilitator

at SSI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Logan Central, Brisbane QLD

Make a difference in the lives of CALD young people | Based in Logan
Deliver creative youth programs, workshops and events | Working 18.5hrs/week
Build community connections and grow your youth work skills

Support CALD young people through workshops, tutoring, events and activities, while building partnerships, promoting programs and creating content.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Youth Program Worker

at MADEC LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD(Hybrid)

Help young people build confidence, skills and brighter futures.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

21h ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Direct Service Facilitator Fixed Term

at ALARA Qld Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ipswich, Brisbane QLD

$46.70 – $49.16 per hour

Make a difference every day – support lives, build futures.
Join our Ipswich team and help empower NDIS & Aged Care participants.
Flexible work environment.

Immediate start! Use your NDIS & Aged Care expertise to empower lives while working with a supportive Ipswich-based team.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

20h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Family and Community Support Worker

at The Salvation Army

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

NFP Salary Packaging Benefits | 12% Superannuation

Fixed term full-time | on-site in Sydney, NSW.
Make a positive impact through your career on your community and the environment
Help us support our community in the Salvos way

Support children and families across Sydney through community programs, practical support, and service connections that build resilience.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Case Manager- Earlier Access to Supports & Engagement (EASE)

at Women's Safety Services SA Inc

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Join a specialist, women-led and trauma-informed organisation
Collaborate with partners to strengthen community pathways
Fixed-term role to June 2027 within an innovative pilot program

Support women and children impacted by DFV through early intervention, outreach case management and community engagement.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Case Manager - Connection, Strength & Recovery (CSR) Program

at Women's Safety Services SA Inc

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Delivery therapeutic interventions and support groups
Collaborate with partners to shape recovery services
Supportive, strengths-based and trauma-informed culture

Make a meaningful impact supporting victim-survivors to build safety, connection and recovery through a pioneering DFV initiative.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Crisis Support Worker

at Tradewind Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD

Up to $50.61 p.h. + plus penalty rates

$50.61/hr + super + generous casual loading rates
Diverse shift options (day, afternoon, and sleepovers), in Bundaberg QLD
Rewarding role providing crisis support & housing pathways for vulnerable people

Seeking a compassionate, resilient support worker ready to make a genuine impact in the Bundaberg homelessness community.

subClassification: Housing & Homelessness ServicesHousing & Homelessness Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

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