Families and Community Support Specialist

23 hours ago

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia beBeeCommunity Full time $99,000 - $107,400

Empower Families, Strengthen Communities

We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Community Connector. In this vital role, you'll be at the heart of a mission to support families and build connections to community services, cultural networks, and opportunities for a brighter future.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the way in finding and creating access to local services that open doors to employment, education, housing, and social inclusion.
  • Encouraging and supporting families to join community groups, attend local events, and build lasting connections within their neighborhoods.
  • Collaborating closely with our providers to help families develop practical life skills and build confidence in areas that matter most to them.
  • Driving engagement with local services to support long-term outcomes in employment, education, and housing—transforming lives through meaningful connection and participation.
  • Bridging cultures by helping families from diverse backgrounds engage with relevant cultural and community activities that enhance their sense of belonging.

You'll thrive on connection, collaboration, and creating real change where it counts. This is your chance to shine.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position (38 hours per week) based in Bendigo within our Family Preservation & Reunification Response Program.

Key Selection Criteria
  • Significant work experience in a relevant field supporting community development and understanding key child development issues.
  • Well-developed understanding of the FPRR and/or family services and the needs of the families engaged in the program.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, targets, and key deliverables of the program.
  • Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff, and other stakeholders.

We offer:

  • Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500
  • Ongoing Career Development, Education, and Training
  • Employee Assistance Program—free and confidential counseling
What We're Looking For
  • A valid and current Driver's Licence
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by us)
  • Valid Employee Working with Children Check
Our Commitment

We celebrate and draw strength from diversity, respecting the dignity of all people. Every person has the right to be safe and treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

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