Community Development Manager Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Nov 2026

Listed three days ago

Director City Community and Culture

This is a Contract/Temp job

Join an innovative, progressive and future-focused Council
Lead a diverse portfolio with organisation-wide impact
Influence strategic decisions at the executive level

Play a pivotal role in leading Council’s communications, community development, customer service, arts, library service, and event delivery functions.

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Youth Development Officer, Programs & Engagement (Richmond Youth Hub)

at City of Yarra

This is a Contract/Temp job

Richmond, Melbourne VIC

Band 5 - $80,410.06 to $93,163.49 + Super + RDO

Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
Create and deliver engaging programs for young people aged 8-25
Help shape a safe, inclusive hub where young people thrive

Deliver engaging youth programs at Richmond Youth Hub, empowering young people through connection, leadership and community participation

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Program Manager – Community Peacemaking & Mediation

at North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency

This is a Contract/Temp job

Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT

$129,177 - $143,999 + Salary Packaging + Super

Access 6 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading + 3 weeks' personal leave
$3,400 per annum remote area allowance plus up to $4,000 relocation assistance
Up to $18,500 in tax-free salary packaging + remote salary packaging benefits

Help establish a service that puts Aboriginal leadership and community priorities at the centre of resolving conflict and strengthening relationships

8d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Senior Community Engagement Advisor

at City of Kalamunda

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kalamunda, Perth WA

$102,391 to $108,637 per annum

Lead engagement on projects that shape our growing community.
Build trusted stakeholder relationships and drive outcomes.
Make a real impact through meaningful community connections.

Lead community conversations that shape the future. Deliver impactful engagement on strategic projects and make a real difference at the City.

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Community Creators Coordinator

at Brighton Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Old Beach, Hobart TAS

$51.49 per hour + 12% super

Come join our team! The Community Creators program engages children and young people to explore community strengths and lead youth driven projects

9d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Community Development Officer – Youth

at City of Onkaparinga

This is a Contract/Temp job

Noarlunga Centre, Adelaide SA

$103k - $107k pro rata + 12% Super

Champion youth voice, leadership and civic participation
Support the Onkaparinga Youth Committee and Southern Youth Connect
Develop creative inclusive youth-led projects, strong community partnerships

Join Onkaparinga Youth to create inclusive opportunities for young people aged 8–25 to connect, lead, participate and shape decisions that affect them

14d ago

Listed nine days ago

Director Lived Experience

at Wellways Australia Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Mount Gravatt, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Salary Packaging

Lead change through lived experience leadership.
Lead the implementation of the Lived Experience Strategy across Wellways
Elevate lived experience leadership and improve outcomes for everyone

This is your opportunity to change the system, challenge the status quo and put lived experience at the centre of everything we do.

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Community Connections Worker

at North West Community Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Riverstone, Sydney NSW

Join a team that is focussed on people and place!

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Director Lived Experience

at Wellways Australia Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fairfield, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Salary Packaging

Lead change through lived experience leadership.
Lead the implementation of the Lived Experience Strategy across Wellways
Elevate lived experience leadership and improve outcomes for everyone

This is your opportunity to change the system, challenge the status quo and put lived experience at the centre of everything we do.

9d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Community Engagement Officer

at City of Port Phillip

This is a Contract/Temp job

St Kilda, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Salary Range Band 6 $102,620 - $111,855 plus 12% Super
Full-time, fixed-term role until October 2027, covering a team member's leave
Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible

A great opportunity to join our Governance and Public Affairs Team!

21h ago

Listed one day ago

Case Manager - Complex Care

at Key Assets

This is a Contract/Temp job

Stirling, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$105570-$110350pa +Veh/Fuel Card +Super +Sal Pack

Competitive Salary with Salary Packaging Options to increase take home pay
Rewarding work - every day you know you are making a real difference
Rapidly growing community social care organisation

TEMP roles - Ready to lead and coach Youth Workers, champion trauma-informed practice and improve outcomes for children and young people across WA

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Director of Services

at Encircle Ltd.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lawnton, Brisbane QLD

$68 – $68.49 per hour

Drive impact and growth of 40 year old not-for-profit in Moreton Bay.
Motivated, enthusiastic and supportive management team.
Motivated, enthusiastic and supportive management team.

Strategic leadership role overseeing community services, funding, compliance, budgets and 50+ staff while partnering with the CEO.

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Volunteering Manager - Seniors Volunteering Hub

at The Older Mens Network Inc (TOMNET)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Toowoomba, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

$53.43 – $55.85 per hour

Join a purpose-driven team creating positive community impact.
Help people discover purpose, connection and meaningful ways to contribute.
Salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year to increase your take-home pay.

More than a volunteer recruitment role, it's an opportunity to shape a new, place-based model of volunteering that puts older people at its centre.

Responsive hirer

20d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Family Engagement & Growth Manager

at C&K Childcare and Kindergarten

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Establish systems that turn opportunities into enrolment growth
Develop processes that strengthen conversion and engagement
Build sustainable frameworks that support long-term growth

Use your business development expertise to drive growth, build relationships, and help more children thrive at C&K.

21d ago

Listed four days ago

Community Care Coordinator

at Neami National Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hurstville, Sydney NSW

$92378 - $99393 p.a. + Salary Packaging

Inclusive Organisation
Flexible Working Arrangement
Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs

Community Care Coordinators will provide short-term, one-on-one, flexible, psychosocial support and care coordination through assertive outreach.

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Project Lead – Intake Redesign

at Australian Multicultural Community Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Seddon, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact transformation initiative that directly improves how clients access

Responsive hirer

7d ago

Listed nine days ago

Director Lived Experience

at Wellways Australia Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Campbelltown, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Salary Packaging

Lead change through lived experience leadership.
Lead the implementation of the Lived Experience Strategy across Wellways
Elevate lived experience leadership and improve outcomes for everyone

This is your opportunity to change the system, challenge the status quo and put lived experience at the centre of everything we do.

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Development Officer (Planning)

at City of Newcastle

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Play a key role in shaping your community’s future
12 month Fixed Term Full-time opportunity
35 hour working week with multiple flexible working arrangements

Lead assessment of major development applications, provide expert planning advice and mentor staff to support Newcastle’s growth.

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Development Officer (Planning)

at City of Newcastle

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Join a progressive team making a real difference to our community
12 month Fixed Term contract
35 hour working week with flexible working arrangements

Assess development applications and provide expert planning advice to help shape sustainable, compliant community outcomes.

6d ago

Listed three days ago

General Manager, Learning and Development

at AbSec

This is a Contract/Temp job

Redfern, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$150,000 per year

Lead the strategic growth, compliance and delivery of a culturally responsive RTO empowering diverse learners.

Responsive hirer

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Community Inclusion Officer - Housing and Homelessness

at Wollongong City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wollongong, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW(Hybrid)

$58.88 - $69.24 p.h. + plus superannuation

Lead local responses to homelessness and housing stress!
Build partnerships that create positive community outcomes!
Champion inclusion across housing and homelessness initiatives!

Coordinate homelessness and housing initiatives, build partnerships, and drive community inclusion across Wollongong.

2d ago

Listed five hours ago

Primary Prevention Manager

at Starick Services Inc

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carlisle, Perth WA(Hybrid)

SCHADS Award Level 7

Lead meaningful work to prevent family and domestic violence
Choose 0.8 FTE or full-time, with a 12-month contract and view to permanency.
Attractive SCHADS Level 7 salary plus NFP salary packaging of up to $18,000

Bring your primary prevention leadership experience to shape programs, partnerships and initiatives that help prevent FDV.

5h ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Program Manager – Mental Health Community Support Service

at Wesley Mission Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Robina, Gold Coast QLD

$63.13 – $65.77 per hour + NFP Salary Packaging

Fixed-term position until 30/06/2027 | Offering Full-Time Hours
Get more out of your pay with salary packaging benefits!
Exciting ongoing career development opportunities!

Drive meaningful mental health outcomes by leading a team delivering person-centred recovery and peer support services.

23d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Cultural Development and Events Lead

at Kiama Municipal Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kiama, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

Annual salary from $90,493 to $99,768.54

Temporary Full-Time Parental Leave Relief Role, 35 hours per week until 31 Oct
Support the planning and delivery of major events,festivals, and community event
Work in a vibrant coastal location

Cultural Development and Events Lead

15d ago

Listed three days ago