community partnerships coordinator

Department for Housing and Urban Development

Job reference: 706660

Location: PORT AUGUSTA WEST

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Who are we:

The Outback Communities Authority is a South Australian Government statutory body which provides municipal services and community support to residents, associations, and townships across Outback SA - which is approximately 63% of the state. The Outback Communities Authority's goals include improving liveability and sustaining our communities, growing the outback economy and advocating for the interests of outback people. The Outback Communities Authority aspires to be an agile organization with a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration evident between colleagues and in our relationships with partners and stakeholders.

The Authority has offices in Port Augusta and Leigh Creek, and other locations may be available by negotiation. Further information about the Outback Communities Authority can be found at

The Outback Communities Authority is administratively aligned with the Department for Housing and Urban Development, whose primary objective is the delivery of homes and housing options for South Australians. Further information about the Department can be found at

The Role:

The Community Partnerships Coordinator will directly contribute to the prosperity, sustainability, and resilience of Outback SA by delivering programs that address the unique challenges of the region, supporting local communities, and fostering responsible development.

The Community Partnerships Coordinator works as part of a small team that has a pivotal role in fostering and strengthening collaborative relationships between the Outback Community Authority and local communities. It serves as a liaison between our organisation and various community stakeholders, including residents, businesses, government, and non-profit organisations. The role also facilitates community-led initiatives that improve social, economic and environmental outcomes. You will hold the following responsibilities:

• Contribute to organisational outcomes through excellent team work.
• Facilitate effective partnerships and collaborations with external stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Progress Associations.
• Coordinate community-related projects and initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of community development projects.

About You:

To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, succinctly and accurately, in writing and verbally.
• Able to develop rapport with a broad range of people easily
• Show respect for diverse backgrounds and perspectives including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• A well-developed understanding of the social, economic and commercial factors that impact Outback SA.

Experience / Qualification:

• Experience in community engagement
• Experience in project management
• Proven ability to work under broad direction, independently or a part of a team
• Significant experience in successfully developing, implementing, evaluating and improving programs, projects, systems, policies and services.
• Able to successfully negotiate and resolve conflict with staff, community members and stakeholders
• iAP2 Certificate of Engagement (desirable)

Special Conditions

Frequent intrastate travel will be required. Some out of hours' work and weekend work may be required.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every 3 and 5 years respectively.

Remuneration:

ASO6 – $98,478 min – $104,165 max

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Courtney Bartosak, Manager Programs and Community Affairs at

Application Instructions:

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills and experience in relation to the key capabilities outlined in the role statement, a current CV and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.

All applicants must complete a 'Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector' form.

Applications close: 25/11/2025 6:00 PM