Community Engagement Officer Tasmania

**Introduction**:
**A little about us**:
EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disability across Western Australia and Tasmania. Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services.
**Our services at EverAbility Group include**:
VisAbility - our specialised service supporting people with blindness or vision impairment.
Guide Dogs WA and Guide Dogs Tasmania - our iconic service raising and training life changing assistance dogs.
Kites Children’s Therapy - our early intervention support, advice and solutions service transforming the lives of children and their families living with disability or developmental challenges.
**Description**:
**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Community Engagement Coordinator Tasmania, this role is central to the success of our Fundraising Team. You’ll take the lead in building and strengthening relationships with schools, corporate groups, community organisations, and local stakeholders to support and expand our community fundraising efforts.
You'll also play a key role in strategic event delivery, oversee the Mini and Model Dogs Collection Program in Northern Tasmania, and help grow and support a vibrant network of volunteers. Your work will directly impact our ability to provide life-changing services to Tasmanians with vision impairment.
This is a permanent part-time role of 0.8FTE.
**Key responsibilities**:
Support the development and maintenance of strong relationships with schools, community groups, corporates, and other external partners.
Promote the work of Guide Dogs and VisAbility through events and local partnerships and help identify new donors and fundraising partners.
Develop and deliver educational presentations, workshops, and information sessions in collaboration with the Community Engagement Coordinator, targeting stakeholders across Northern Tasmania, including schools, businesses, and partners.
Assist in growing and managing relationships that support our fundraising goals.
Recruit, train, and support our team of fundraising and events volunteers.
Keep records of stakeholder interactions and event outcomes to help us measure our impact and refine our approach.
Provide high-level admin support across community fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and event logistics.
Maintain accurate records of community contacts, partnerships, and volunteer involvement.
**Skills and Experiences**:
**Essential Skills and Attributes**:
Proven experience in community engagement and/or partnership building
A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Able to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Confident in public speaking and delivering presentations
Results-driven, with a passion for expanding the organisation's reach and community impact
Organised, proactive, and collaborative
Available to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or evenings for events
Required Compliance Documentation
National Police Clearance
Working with Vulnerable People check ( NDIS endorsed)
Valid Driver’s licence
**In return, you will be rewarded with**:
Up to 3 days additional paid leave during year-end holiday season
Salary packaging, an opportunity to increase your take-home pay
Option to purchase additional leave
17.5% annual leave loading, where applicable
Ongoing professional development and training
Employee Assistance Program
How to apply?
We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace.