Community Development Officer

3 months ago

Logan Central, Australia SSI Full time

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.
About Us
SSI is a national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities,
SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.
About Role
The Senior Community Development Officer plays a crucial role in SSI's community
engagement initiatives, working under the Community Relations Manager to deliver key
programs and provide leadership support within the team. This position is responsible for
implementing the Community Action for Multicultural Society (CAMS) contract in the
designated Redlands and the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS)
Community Capacity Building (CCB) activities across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, and Moreton
South. The role also involves mentoring team members, contributing to report writing, and
serving as a lead figure in the community development team.
Essential Criteria
- Five years’ equivalent experience and/or Tertiary qualifications in Community Development/Development studies or relevant Discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in working with marginalised communities and an understanding of settlement issues relevant to people from a CALD background.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in undertaking community development in challenging areas with minimum support structure for CALD communities.
- Demonstrated skills in partnership development and relationship management.
- Strong Knowledge and understanding of project management and community engagement strategies in the multicultural sector including relevant government policies and programs.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to deal constructively with complex and sometimes conflicting situations.
- Highly developed advocacy and negotiation skills in order to represent ACSL in a professional and positive manner to government agencies and other external bodies.
- Policy formulation, development and implementation experience with demonstrated strong negotiation and decision making skills.
- Proficiency in using MS office, databases and communication technologies. - Demonstrated experience in engaging with women, men and families into program. - This role will require a professional who works autonomously.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of culturally appropriate and sensitive services to people of CALD background
- Demonstrated skills and experience in engaging CALD communities in a new region.

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.
About SSI
SSI is a national not-for-profit organization providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.
SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.
About our Benefits
- Salary packaging options to receive up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay
- Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight.
- Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process
At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Wor

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