Community Engagement Practitioner

1 week ago

Deception Bay, Australia yourtown Full time

**Job no**: 494580
**Work type**: Permanent (Full-Time)
**Location**: Deception Bay
**Categories**: Child & Family Support

**yourtown** is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

Realise y**our** potential at **yourtown**.

**your opportunity**

Based at Deception Bay and working with the Family Support Services team, this role will take responsibility for increasing and enhancing community engagement, family and stakeholder connection with the Communities for Children (CfC) program strategies. The Communities for Children initiative is a federally funded, whole of community response aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of children aged 0-12 years in the Deception Bay community.

You will work in partnership with the local community to support neighbourhood, child and family networks, to facilitate participation and access to facilities and services (referral pathways).
- Your role will include:

- Improve the support and opportunities for partnerships with local community organisations, neighbourhood groups, residents and community groups
- Create and maintain local networks within the community, agencies, community organisations and law enforcement sectors
- Maintain a database on current issues and contacts related to community projects and sector stakeholders
- Plan, coordinate and facilitate the Child and Family Alliance network meetings and professional development sessions
- Engage the community through social media to achieve optimal community outcomes
- Participate in and support local CfC funded activities and events

**what we are looking for**

You will be able to generate a sense of ownership and empowerment by the community to develop and participate in local initiatives to benefit the community. You will be able to connect with vulnerable people to amplify engagement and connection opportunities with services and programs. Lived experience of being a child in a vulnerable family is highly desirable.
- You will bring:

- passion, commitment and belief in young people
- demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse and disadvantaged communities
- knowledge and understanding of child and family programs and the diverse range of issues impacting on children, families and communities
- ability to think strategically and creatively to plan and undertake engagement activities
- strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across all levels of stakeholder groups including child, family and carer cohorts, government, community, community Elders, agencies and organisations

**your benefits**

When you join **yourtown** you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

- salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
- regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
- ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
- opportunities for internal and external professional development
- free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
- a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
- yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
- access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
- access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
- an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

**how to apply**

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team **yourtown** and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

Contact: Marnie Elliot - Team Leader Talent Acquisition on 0434 609 384

Role closes: 9 June 2024

**yourtown** has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

**We warmly welcome and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Your unique perspectives and experiences are highly valued and integral to enriching our diverse community.**

**"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"**

**Advertised**: 25 May 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
09 Jun 2024 E. Australia Standard Time

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