Community Development Officer

6 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Community Housing Ltd Full time

Contribute to a world without housing poverty
- Full time, permanent role based in Melbourne
- $88,757.41 - $92,773.71 + super + salary packaging + other benefits

**About Us**

“My hope is that in 25 years’ time, housing poverty will be history. Easier said than done, but can we ignore this crisis at hand?” Steve Bevington - Managing Director of Community Housing Limited.

CHL was founded by Steve who has lived experience of homelessness and is now the Managing Director. Steve believes everyone has the right to a safe and secure home.

Become a part of our multi-award winning not for profit organisation, managing over 11,000 new and existing properties. Join our collaborative team culture so we can together deliver the best possible service and outcomes and can make a meaningful impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Support people living on low to moderate incomes, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those living with a disability.

**The Role**

Join our Community Development team in VIC where you will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to support the implementation of our Community Engagement Services Plan at the Ground Lease Model 1 (GLM1) developments in Flemington, Brighton and Prahran. You will be responsible for assisting the development and sustainability of strong communities with social diversity by fostering community-building initiatives.

You will foster community development activities in accordance with CHL’s Community Development Framework (CDF) and role model commitment to the community development and action principles.

**About You**

**Essential Criteria**:

- Exceptional communication skills, including include the ability to communicate clearly within complex and diverse conversational contexts.
- Excellent time management including high level administration and coordination skills.
- A positive attitude when working towards achieving deliverables, including a passion for using your initiative, innovation and creativity.
- The ability to work independently as part of a wider team and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- A current drivers licence.
- A commitment to the right of all people to affordable and sustainable housing.

**Desirable**:

- Experience in social procurement.

Please note that satisfactory police check is required for all staff and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide a NDIS and Working with Children Check (WWCC).

As an equal opportunity employer, CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of background. CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and emerging.
- CHL is committed to the health and safety of our people and our clients. All CHL employees are required to comply with applicable government health directives and CHL’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy._

We look forward to hearing from you.


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