Community Engagement Officer

3 weeks ago


Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Human Services Full time

Job Reference:
- 0PEAAFA2- Eligibility:
- External Vacancy - Open to Everyone- Division:
- Community and Family Services- Location:
- Adelaide- Salary Range:
- 84,522-94,003- Classification:
- ASO5- Engagement Type:
- Term Contract- Closing Date:
- 31 Aug 2023**Role Highlights**:

- A work environment that supports holistic approach to safety, health, wellbeing
- Positively impacting Aboriginal children and family lives
- Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders

**Role Details**: The Community Engagement Officer is a role within Remote and Regional Service Development and is accountable to the Program Manager for:

- Developing and maintaining positive and effective partnerships with agencies and organisations for the successful implementation of programs set out within the Remote Safety and Wellbeing Taskforce framework.
- Implementing a holistic, inter-agency, and restorative community-based approach while advocating to key stakeholders and building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships with Cultural Leaders and Elders through shared experiences.

Key outcomes and accountabilities:
1. Establish and maintain effective partnerships and networks with agencies and community groups to facilitate the successful coordination and delivery of projects and programs associated with the Remote Safety and Wellbeing Taskforce.

2. Identify and respond to immediate needs of people through assertive outreach, support and integrated delivery methods for remote visitors and tenants.

3. Actively participate in the planning process of the Remote Safety and Wellbeing Taskforce to ensure best practice in service delivery.

4. Respectfully interact with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences through a person-centred approach.

5. Plan and deliver services within the context of specific service delivery model.

6. Undertake research, compile data and maintain timely and accurate documentation in line with Departmental standards and legislative requirements.

Note: Any other responsibilities in line with the classification level of the role as assigned by Line Manager and/or the Department. The responsibilities as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role.

**Special Conditions**: National Police Check required.

Employment-related Screening Check required.

Some out of hours work may be required.

Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

Role Status: Term up to 30/06/2027.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Attachments:
Role Description - Community Engagement Officer - Remote and Regional Service Development (ASO5) - July 2023.pdf

**About the Business**:
Community and Family Services supports vulnerable people and families to participate in social and economic life and build stronger communities. This division comprises three key areas:
**Safer Family Services (SFS) **provides a wide range of intensive family support services to children, young people and families experiencing a high risk of statutory intervention from the child protection or youth justice systems. Services also include family support, community development and parenting and youth programs.

The **Office for Women **works across government and the community towards achieving gender equity and positive change for women in South Australia by developing policy and advising on issues affecting women to improve their safety, wellbeing and economic security. The office also oversees the Women’s Information Service to support women over the phone, online and in person, as well as regional safety hubs across the state.

**Communities and Justice **works towards building community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families in the youth justice system, building the capacity of communities through community development projects and working in partnership with the community services sector to respond to people with complex and exceptional needs.

**Contact Us**:
Enquiries to Jacqueline Costanzo

0467 723 492

**Application Instructions**:
**Resume and Cover Letter**:
**Screening Checks**:

- DHS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equitable services to all South Australians. This ensures that all people feel welcome to work with us and access our services, including people identifying as Aboriginal, living with disability, LGBTIQA+, youth, mature age, and from different ethnic, linguistic, religious and cultural backgrounds._



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