Community Engagement Coordinator

Lives Lived Well is opening a new Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub in Northern Adelaide in mid-2025. Funded by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Hub will provide a welcoming space where veterans and their families can access a range of wellbeing services and social activities.

The Northern Adelaide Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub will reflect the DVA Wellbeing Model for Veterans, focusing on health, education and skills, housing, social support and connection, employment, income and finance, and recognition and respect.

The Hub will feature social elements like coffee and chat sessions, music, art, cooking, walking, and BBQs in the park. It will also include facilities like activity rooms, study and conference spaces, and a children’s play area, ensuring a welcoming environment for families.

**Your Opportunity**

As the Community Engagement Coordinator, you’ll have the opportunity to promote the Centre, by providing community education, and engaging with veterans, their families, and other service providers throughout the region.

In this role, you'll be all about building and maintaining strong social connections within the community. You'll be the go-to person for coordinating and attending events, commemorative activities, and outreach programs. Whether it's liaising with schools, sporting groups, ESOs, or other organisations, you'll be at the heart of it all.

The role is 0.6FTE, based at our new centre in Playford. Hourly rate is $43.08 - $46.36 plus Superannuation and Salary Packaging benefits. We also offer additional wellbeing leave

**What are we looking for?**

Having already established yourself in the field of Community Engagement, you will be a strong networker who has a passion for supporting veterans and their families and their wellbeing.

We're looking for someone who can build strong community partnerships and promote the Centre and its services across various groups with energy and creativity. You'll enjoy dynamic networking opportunities and collaborate with health, education, and veteran service providers across the sector. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead community engagement initiatives and shape your role while representing the Adelaide Hub with pride.
- You'll need to be autonomous and emotionally mature, able to work independently with confidence. If you're a veteran or a family member, that's a big plus
- We're looking for someone who is comfortable speaking to groups, engaging with the community, and has a natural knack for communication.
- Experience in community engagement and networking is essential - you’ll be comfortable delivering community development initiatives and promoting new services and programs.
- You’ll be resilient with the ability to overcome reluctance or resistance without taking it personally
- Creativity and energy are key, as you'll be working closely with the Administration and Events Officer to design and coordinate events that raise awareness and support for veterans and their families
- You'll be working reasonably independently within a small team, so being self-managing and setting clear expectations is important
- You’ll need to hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence, as some travel within SA and interstate may be required.
- You’ll need to hold a current Working with Children CheckKnowledge of veteran services and the challenges faced by veterans and their families is essential.

We love working with talented people who are humble, human, and full of hope, and we hope you do too

This role offers the chance to be part of a start-up service that adds real value and makes an impact where you can see results. You'll have the opportunity to attend various events within the sector and be a key player in the veteran space.

You will need to hold an Australian Drivers Licence and National Police Check.

Why join LLW now?

This a great opportunity to be at the forefront of an essential new service for veterans and their families in Northern Adelaide - and one where no two days will be the same. Joining this small team, you will be in on the ground floor, with the ability to help build the culture and environment.

You can see the full range of LLW benefits on our website, but these include:

- Opportunity to work from a place of common humanity and vulnerability
- Five extra paid leave days (pro rata) per year to support your wellbeing
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, including Wellbeing Coaching and Comprehensive Financial CoachingFitness Passport with discounted access a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness and leisure centres across Australia#LLW