Project and Community Engagement Officer

5 days ago


West Perth, Australia MercyCare Full time

**Job description**
**Project and Community Engagement Officer - KASSA***:

- Community, Family and Children Services | Social/Welfare
Closing date: 09/05/2025

**Project and Community Engagement Officer - KASSA**

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning, and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

**About the role**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to fill the role of **Project and** **Community Engagement Officer** within our Kalgoorlie Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation.

We have **1 part time position available for 60.8 hours per fortnight on a contract until June 2026.**

**About you**

The successful applicant will be well organised with an aptitude for working with people from a variety of backgrounds adhering strongly to the values of compassion, respect and integrity. You will have an understanding of evidence-based service models for working with

Aboriginal people and communities with a desired experience and knowledge in the areas of project management and community development. You thrive in a collaborative, busy team environment and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will have a track record of being solutions-focused, with a knack for problem-solving. Knowledge of issues presented by regional Aboriginal people and communities is desired with experience working alongside other welfare agencies and professionals.

Additionally, to be successful in the role you will have the following:

- Experience working in a similar role.
- Tertiary Degree in relevant Human Services field is desirable
- As a Section 51 position we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
- Demonstrates an understanding of your own safety and that of others in the workplace.
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 6 months)
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Drivers License

**About the benefits**

You’ll join an inclusive, diverse and values driven organisation based in Western Australian that authentically cares about their people, providing opportunity to learn, grown and develop. You’ll also receive:

- Not-for-Profit packaging options up to $18,000
- Above award rate salary PLUS $1,000 remote allowance PLUS car
- 5 weeks leave
- Supportive work environment to enjoy coming to work.
- Professional development and training for your career growth
- Employee Assistance Program

**To Apply**

**_At MercyCare, every person matters._



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