Community Projects Officer

Posted: 03/09/2024

Closing Date: 17/09/2024

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Location: Narre Warren

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Want to know why it’s an exciting time to join Windermere? Firstly, there is no other organisation quite like us. Why do you ask? We are an independent community service organisation working across the Southeast of Victoria to help those who need it most. Our unique range of services include; Communities for Children, Family Health & Wellbeing, Childhood Development, Education & Support, Early Intervention Therapy Services, NDIS Support Coordination and Plan Management, Homelessness Support, Counselling Services, assistance to support victims of trauma, assault and violent crimes and Recovery Support Services.

Our Communities for Children (CfC) Cranbourne team is keen to find a Community Projects Officer in a part time capacity (.8 FTE, 4 days per week) until 30 June 2026.

We are seeking a highly organised, excellent communicator who would enjoy a varied workload, supporting CfC Cranbourne and its Community Partners who support the needs of children and families experiencing vulnerability.

CfC is an initiative of the Department of Social Services, Families and Children Activities. Communities for Children Cranbourne supports children 0 - 12 years and their families, in the areas of wider Cranbourne, Clyde and Clyde North.

**Why join us at Windermere?**

We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing.

Staff Benefits - this is where we stand out from the crowd Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary.
- Flexible Ways of Working - home and in the office
- Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
- Wellness Day
- Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral
- Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)
- Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins
- Staff discount program for everyday items
- Opportunities for professional development
- High quality IT equipment including laptop and headset

Windermere care about staff and strive for continuous improvement, which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better. In our latest staff survey 95% of respondents said they are _"happy to tell their family and friends they work at Windermer_e" and 95% agree _"staff are welcome regardless of age, cultural background, race, religion, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation"._

**Now, let’s talk more about this exciting opportunity**

As the** Community Projects** **Officer** you will be working in a small but very supportive team. You will provide effective operational and administrative support for the program, along with building positive key stakeholder relationships with community partners, wider services and the community. This is a fixed term role with a rewarding opportunity for someone that enjoys variety and achieving positive outcomes.

Additional insight to our program:

- Communities for Children (CfC) Cranbourne works with organisations to support Children 0 - 12 years and their families across wider Cranbourne, Clyde and Clyde North
- CfC Cranbourne collaborates with organisations to support children and their families to thrive, feel connected and to reach their goals.
- CfC Cranbourne builds on local strengths and priorities to meet community needs.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**Key Selection Criteria**:

- Tertiary Qualification in Community Development or similar relevant discipline.
- Attention to detail, with the commitment to understand the strategic plan of CfC Cranbourne.
- Confident meeting new people and providing support at stakeholder meetings events and for Community Partners.
- Experience in positive stakeholder engagement to achieve common goals and program outcomes.
- High quality written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated and excellent time management skills in a busy environment of competing priorities, completing key tasks in a timely, high-quality, efficient, accurate and positive manner.
- Excellent computer literacy including knowledge of Excel, general data management and analytics skills.
- Commitment to own professional development and learning.
- Demonstrated a high level of computer proficiency and quick adoption of new technologies, including devices which allow for mobility and working remotely.
- Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.
- Willingness to undertake pre-employment screening - Working with Children, Police check and m