Community Development Worker

2 weeks ago

Wyong Shire, Australia The Benevolent Society Full time

Full time, 12-month contract position based in Central Coast:


  • $86k
  • $92k per annum inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging:
-
Flexible Friendly organisation, WFH options available
The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life.

For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society:
children, young people, and their families; First Nations Australians; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way. We use our practice wisdom to mobilise social movements that advocate for anyone in need and create social change.

About this role


We are looking for a
passionate, detail-oriented individual to foster, develop and
evaluate initiatives and opportunities within the community that
engage and
empower residents,
improve service offerings, increase service capacity and reach, and
build community capacity and
resilience.

_This opportunity is perfect if you've just graduated Uni, you're passionate about community engagement, and are looking for your next steps _

This includes program planning, coordinating, leading community events and partnering with other organisations to improve outcomes for our clients. This role is based in
Wyong on the Central Coast
- commutable from Morisset, Gosford, and everywhere in between

Duties

  • Develop relevant strategies and activities to gather data and engage stakeholders in understanding community assets, needs and opportunities
  • Implement and review strategies and opportunities with the aim of improving service capacity in the local area
  • Provide case management support to vulnerable people/ families in the community who may be experiencing family and domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse, mental health and risk of homelessness
  • Facilitate afterschool mentoring programs

Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes.

Here are a few things you might be interested in:

-
Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of you pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home _even more pay_
-
Motor Vehicle Packaging Options - to suit your lifestyle.
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Work/Life Balance - Flexible work arrangements including part time hours, hybrid home/office work arrangements, 1 accrued day off a month for full time employees (_That's an extra 12 days off a year_).
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Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years
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Wellness - Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave.
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Professional development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth

Skills and Experience
We want you to be successful in your new role This means you will have the following:


  • Degree qualification in community services, social work or similar and/or community development experience.
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Strong written communication skills:

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Understanding of and proficiency in excel:

  • Excellent understanding of, and commitment to,
    community development theory and practices:
  • Excellent understanding of
    risk and safety issues such as drug and alcohol use, domestic violence, mental health issues, and homelessness
  • Understanding of the needs of
    diverse communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQ+) communities
  • An understanding of data analysis is a bonus
Call Missy on to discuss the role in more detail.

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