Strategic Projects Coordinator

2 days ago


Sydney, Australia COMMUNITY FIRST DEVELOPMENT Full time

About the role

Strategic Projects Coordinator
- Canberra or Sydney Location (5 days in office)
- Full-time (part-time considered on request)
- The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT).The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Community First Development is a First Nations’ community development and research organisation that creates positive change in and with First Nations’ communities. The name of the organisation reflects its founding approach; to place community self-determination at the core of all partnerships and projects. Community First Development partners with communities to make great things happen. Projects that deliver new skills, stronger health and education, cultural preservation, and business and economic planning outcomes to communities are supported by a strong research and evaluation base.

Community First Development is seeking to appoint a Strategic Projects Coordinator to support organisational efficiency, growth and innovation. Reporting to the Senior Impact and Strategy Manager, this position within the organisation’s Impact and Strategy unit will undertake a diverse range of activities focused on strengthening and communicating the organisation’s impact.

KEY Responsibilities
- Coordinate strategic projects across the organisation, including research and evaluation activities.
- Develop reports and other written content that effectively communicate Community First Development’s impact with a variety of audiences.
- Undertake activities that strengthen data quality and improve outcomes and reporting.
- Engage effectively with and provide support to other business units.
- Adhere to all workplace policies, including Workplace Health and Safety.

Selection criteria
- Ability to work respectfully, effectively and collaboratively with First Nations peoples and non-Indigenous people, understanding cultural protocols and expectations.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to multi-task, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
- Effective written communication skills including experience with preparing reports, briefings, and other written content.
- Strong analytical skills including attention to detail.
- Knowledge of community development principles and monitoring and evaluation concepts.
- Emotional intelligence demonstrated by strong team and verbal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain productive relationships.
- Strong IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office programs and data systems.
- A formal qualification in social sciences, monitoring and evaluation, community development or similar is desirable.

**BENEFITS**:

- Working with a First Nations’ led organisation
- Access to Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) Salary Packaging options, to reduce your taxable salary
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

ELIGIBILITY
- a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
- Resume/CV

Please note screening and interviewing for this role will commence immediately. The position may be filled before the end date so if you are intending to apply, please do so asap.

Position Description : PD Strategic Projects Coordinator Revised 20 Feb 25
- a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
- Resume/CV

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