Community Development Worker

Overview

Community Development Worker - Communities for Children at Uniting Country SA

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About Us

We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.

Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with. Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity. We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better.

About You

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people\'s lives. If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you

Why Join Us

You will have:

• Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
• A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
• A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients\' aspirations and goals. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, LGBTIQA+ person, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.

We are honored to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. In November 2024, we also achieved Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

Engage with Heart - Impact with Purpose. Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country People. ucsa.org.au

About The Position

Position Location: Port Augusta

Position Status: Full Time - Contract to 30th June 2026

Closing Date for Applications: 17th September 2025

The objective of Communities for Children is to improve the quality of life for families and children in Port Augusta by utilising the strengths of the individual and the communities in which they live.

As the Community Development Worker, you will provide project support and development to the Communities for Children initiative, by assisting with activities and supporting Community and Service Partners to deliver their agreed services to the community. The position supports community initiatives that improve service accessibility, responsiveness and outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged families.

Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role. This is an ideal opportunity if you are currently unemployed and/or returning from a career break.

Skills and Experiences

You will:

• Enjoy working in a community setting.
• Have the ability to connect with families, children and services.
• Support activities and community events.
• Have an understanding of the Port Augusta community.
• Have demonstrated skills in data entry and Excel.

It is essential for you to have:

• Current Australian Drivers Licence.

It is desirable for you to have:

• Experience in early childhood and/or community development.
• Experience in program development and administration.

You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.

Our process requires you to provide a Resume, Cover Letter and a statement addressing the Duties and Responsibilities contained within the Position Description. You will need to put this information in three separate documents and upload each document. Refer to our Guide to Applying for more information.

All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it. Please contact Annie Adams on 0488 529 936 for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range. Let us know if you require assistance or adjustments to our recruitment process to better meet your needs. You can tell us by contacting Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist via email at careers@ucsa.org.au or by phone on: 0466 503 880.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

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