Community Engagement Coordinator

**Job Type**:
Community & Capacity
**Hours**:
Permanent Full Time / Part Time
**Location**:
QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, ACT, TAS, NT
**Pay**:
$37.35 - $40.05 p/hour ($73,800 - $79,100 per annum), plus salary packaging accessible up to $15,900 p/year, plus 11.5% superannuation.
**Applications Close**:
COB Friday 14 February 2025
Exciting new role w
ith Australia’s largest service provider for the Deaf community
Multiple
full time
and part time (0.8 FTE) roles available
Fantastic
salary packaging options - increase your take home pay
About Us
Deaf Connect is the largest, whole-of-life service provider and social impact organisation for Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Australians. We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture and language.
Our organisational values of Heart, Courage, and Discovery are incorporated into who we are and what we do, ensuring these are front of mind when making decisions.
**We offer an attractive benefits program including**:
Salary packaging, enabling you to make huge savings on tax and maximise your pay
Flexibility regarding working arrangements 
Discount membership to gyms and facilities throughout Australia
Free annual flu vaccinations
Free comprehensive online learning portal 
Free financial wellness support through our default super fund 
About The Role
The
Community Engagement Coordinator will
be responsible for
meeting local community needs and service requirements by delivering community access services
,
coordinating community outreach
initiatives
and organising community events for Deaf and hard of hearing communities.
The role will
engage with
th
e Deaf community
locally,
virtually,
and
travel to regional areas as
requ
ired
**Main responsibilities of the role include**:
Facilitate the development of community connections for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and their families.
Promote community awareness of available services and support options.
Lead local initiatives to foster community spirit and engagement, both internally and externally. This may include organising Auslan Day events, coordinating activities for the National Week of Deaf People (NWDP), and facilitating workshops tailored to the community’s interests and needs.
Participate in formal and informal outreach activities with the Deaf, Deafblind, and hard-of-hearing communities.
Respond to enquiries for information and translations from clients and their formal and informal supports, and external organisations.
Develop client ability to self-advocate when required and improve independence level.
Build client capacity through the delivery of life skills development relevant to client’s goals.
Ensure service facilities and other resources as required are available for face-to-face and virtual delivery.
Deliver regional outreach services at regular intervals based on community needs.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and case notes of engagement activities, ensuring they are audit-ready and completed on time.
About You
Personal lived experience as a Deaf or hard-of-hearing individual, or extensive experience working with Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
Fluency in Auslan, strong communication skills, and respect for cultural diversity.
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and collaboratively in remote team settings.
Experience in providing information and referral support, focusing on outcomes through a community-centred approach.
Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Creative problem-solving skills, adaptability, and strong organisational abilities.
You should also let us know if you have these other great skills:
Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in Community Services, Human Services, or Disability fields.
**Closing Date**: COB, Friday 14 February 2025.
Either a Cover Letter or a link to your Auslan video recording outlining how your skills and experience meet the position requirements as outlined in the position description (no more than 1.5 pages or 5 min Auslan video recording)
An up-to-date resume including your name, contact details, employment history and qualifications. 
If you have further questions about the role, you can contact our friendly People and Culture team at 
Deaf Connect is an equal opportunity employer. All successful applicants may be required to provide a current Australian National Police Clearance, NDIS WC and Working with Children Check/Blue Card prior to commencement.