Community Engagement Coordinator

**Community Engagement Coordinator**

**Churches of Christ, Housing, Logan**

**Permanent Full-Time Opportunity**

**Imagine a career with Churches of Christ**

Established in 1930, We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Active in the areas of family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year.

**Employee Benefits**:
As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on every day expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

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By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

- Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:

- JB Hi-Fi,
- The Good Guys,
- Goodlife Health Clubs,
- Bupa Health,
- Plus many more;

**About this role**

In this role, you will lead project team members, volunteers, and stakeholders to effectively deliver community development programs. You'll assist in advancing tenant engagement initiatives, coordinating grant submissions, and implementing strength-based practices. Additionally, you'll design and evaluate community-based initiatives that promote tenant participation and social well-being, while establishing a peer-leadership program for individuals with lived experiences of homelessness and housing insecurity.

Building and maintaining networks with local stakeholders is essential for increasing client access to community services and achieving development outcomes. You will also research and compile data to showcase program effectiveness, providing regular reports and success stories. Furthermore, offering advice and training to internal stakeholders will be key to enhancing housing services and encouraging staff involvement in community engagement activities.

**What you can bring to the team**

You are a motivated individual who can demonstrate a well-developed problem solving, decisions making and negotiations skills. Additionally, you will work well in a team environment with the relevant managers to ensure policies and procedures are communicated and implemented by staff.

To be suitable for the position, ideally you have:

- Degree qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience in community development, community/human services or related discipline.
- Demonstrable competence in hosting meetings, events and community forums for a range of stakeholders, including clients and community members.
- Current driver’s licence and the willingness to work in a range of locations.
- Experience hosting online forums, or the ability to learn online hosting skills.
- Understanding of Trauma Informed Practices and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Current bus drivers’ licence.
- Experience in the social housing sector.
- Demonstrated experience in working with volunteers.

Possess or willingness to obtain;
- Possess a current National Police Certificate
- Possess Working with Children (Blue Card)
- Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: _**_Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety._**

**To apply**Applications will be assessed as they are received.