Community Engagement Support Worker

Local Level Alliance Community Engagement Support Worker

Yadeni Tago – Combined FACC (Indigenous and non-Indigenous Family and Child Connect)

Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

About Us

Kurbingui Youth & Family Development is a proud Aboriginal- Community Organisation based on Turrbal Country in North Brisbane, Yuggera Country in South Brisbane and Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi Country in Moreton Bay, with programs and services expanding across Southeast Queensland.

For over 20 years, we’ve been walking alongside our community – supporting families, young people and individuals through suite of programs, which include but are not limited to: Family Support, Social & Emotional Wellbeing, Employment & Training, NDIS Support, , Youth Justice & Bail Diversionary Programs, Family and Child Connections, Youth School & Community, Domestic and Family Violence Response, Early Years Education as well as a wide range of cultural and community workshops and events.

At Kurbingui, we believe that true impact happens when people feel seen, supported and empowered. We’re not just building programs – we’re building pathways, opportunities and stronger futures for our community. As we continue to grow, we remain grounded in culture, guided by our values, and driven by a vision of connection, empowerment and lasting change.

Kurbingui is recognised as a leading community organisation in Brisbane, trusted for our commitment to primarily Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families, children and their young people as well as non-Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse members within the communities we serve

Our programs and services are built on cultural knowledge, respect and partnership. We are proud to be a respected and reliable voice in the community, and we continue to grow so that we can reach and support more people across Queensland.

Joining Kurbingui means becoming part of a movement that is strengthening culture, creating opportunity and making a difference every day.

About the Role

At Kurbingui, we know that strong connections between families, services and community are the key to better outcomes for children. As a Local Level Alliance Community Engagement and Support Officer (LLA CESO), you’ll play a vital role in building those connections across Brisbane North, South and Southwest — making sure vulnerable families can access the right supports at the right time.

In this role, you’ll work alongside the LLA Coordinator to strengthen service networks, coordinate forums and working groups, and identify service system gaps. From supporting the delivery of community-based events and projects, to helping streamline referral pathways between services, your work will directly improve how families experience support in their communities.

This isn’t just an administration role — it’s an opportunity to contribute to real systems change. You’ll work closely with government and non-government partners, service providers, and community organisations to ensure collaboration, cultural competence and community voice are at the centre of service delivery.

If you’re someone who values teamwork, has strong communication and organisational skills, and wants to help build a more connected and responsive service system for families, we’d love you to be part of the Kurbingui team.

About You

Essential

- You are passionate about strengthening connections between services, families and community, and you thrive in environments where cultural values, respect and collaboration are at the heart of the work.

- You bring experience in community services, engagement, project support or service coordination, with the ability to work in culturally safe and strengths-based ways.

- You are a strong communicator and relationship builder, confident engaging with Elders, community members, government and non-government organisations, and other service providers.

- You understand the importance of cultural competence, collaboration and community voice in achieving positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.

- You hold relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience in community services, social sciences, youth work, social work, or a related field.

- You have (or can obtain) a Positive Notice Blue Card, First Aid and CPR, Criminal History check, and a current Queensland Driver’s Licence.

- You are confident with IT systems and Microsoft Office Suite, and able to support reporting, meeting administration and stakeholder communications.

- You are committed to living Kurbingui’s mission, vision and values, ensuring cultural safety, accountability and teamwork in everything you do.

Desirable

- You have prior experience working within the Not-for-Profit sector.

- You have demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, as well as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) families.

- You bring an understanding (or willingness to quickly learn) of child and family support systems, policy frameworks, and community sector networks.

- You have experience supporting forums, workshops or community-based events, including administration, facilitation or coordination.

- You bring initiative, integrity and a strong learning orientation, while contributing to a team culture that upholds Kurbingui’s values of personal growth, harmony and community empowerment.

What we provide you

- Competitive Salary + Super + Salary Sacrifice (Increase your take home pay with our Not-For-Profit Salary Sacrifice options)

- Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities

- Purpose driven organisation working towards enhancing community safety & wellbeing

- Paid parental leave for eligible employees

- Access to Ceremonial, Cultural & Community Service Leave

- Access to free and confidential counselling and support through our EAP service.

- Access to paid External Professional Supervision

- Access to all necessary Tools of the trade – Smart Phone & Laptop (Pool vehicle for business travel)

- Support for career development, including annual performance reviews, structured supervision frameworks, professional training opportunities, development plans & succession planning.

How to Apply

If this sounds like an opportunity that was made for you, what are you waiting for? We want to hear from you. Click the apply now button to submit your application or address your resume and cover letter to Luke Newman – Employment & Training Coordinator – lnewman@kurbingui.org.au. Your application must include a resume and cover letter that includes responses to the key selection criteria listed above.

Employment is conditional upon possessing and maintaining a Positive Blue Card, Current Driver’s License and Police Screening checks prior to and throughout employment.

For a copy of the position description for this role, please email tridley@kurbingui.org.au

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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