Community Development Officer

2 weeks ago

Redland Bay, 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 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 the Role
The Community Engagement & Development Officer will deliver a range of community development activities across the division as outlined in contract work plans and community development key areas of focus. The position will include planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating a range of community, social and economic initiatives across the region of Redland. Some of the works will involve working with community leaders in Logan, Ipswich, Brisbane and Gold Coast.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Overall supervision and delivery of programs and activities that are culturally sensitive and of a quality standard which meet work plan requirements across the community development team.
- Develop and maintain effective community needs analysis in consultation with management, services, community leaders and community groups.
- Ability to engage communities and stakeholders to identify their needs, work with them collaboratively to co-design a response, and to implement and regularly review the planned response.
- Develop and maintain professional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to improve the operations of programs and foster community connectedness.
- Implement monitoring and evaluation strategies and ensure necessary and appropriate data is collected to monitor the outcomes of Community Engagement and Development projects and support the collection of evidence.
- Participate in direct and indirect advocacy and contribute to responses/ submissions to government and sector issues papers/ feedback requests.
- Build and foster links with Cultural Leaders, CALD Communities and groups, and stakeholders while fostering on empowerment, capacity building and advocacy to strengthen multiculturalism across Queensland.
- Represent ACSL at key events and meetings, committees, conferences and public forums and promote and improve perceptions of ACSL and its programs within the community. In addition, participate in organisational programs and events.
- Other duties as directed from time to time within your skills range and capacity..

About You
- 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
- 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
- Policy formulation, development, and implementation experience with demonstrated strong negotiation and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in using MS office, databases, and communication technologies
- Strong stakeholder relationship management skills including across sectors, localities, and areas of work
- Holder of a valid Driver's Licence
- Available to work after hours/weekends if needed
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of culturally appropriate and sensitive services to people of CALD background is DESIRABLE

About our Benefits
- Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 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
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