Community Development Pathways Lead Newcastle

6 days ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Baptistcare Wa Full time

Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Permanent Full-Time

Permanent fulltime opportunity based in Newcastle working across the Hunter Region
Lead a team that works towards community transformation through community listening, engagement and partnership
Be part of a strong and caring community that values personal well-being and one another

About the Role

As the Community Development Pathways Lead, your role will be leading the Community Development implementation of the Community Services and Housing Strategy across our HopeStreet Hub, focused on driving community-led change and transformation.

You will play a crucial part in nurturing the growth and development of place-based, community led approaches, providing strategic team leadership to bring about impactful and sustainable change through place-based collaboration and co-design.

About You

**Essential qualifications and experience**:
Degree or post grad qualifications in Community Development, Social work, or related field
Minimum of three (3) years working in a Community Services environment and Community Development
Current NSW Drivers Licence
Hold a current Working with Children Check
Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain a first aid certificate.

**Essential competencies**:
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare's Christian identity and promote the organisation's values through interactions at work.
Demonstrated ability to lead and work as part of a team
Ability in creating, developing and implementing program plans within the Practice Frameworks of the Community Service Sector.
High level of negotiation skills and the ability to liaise with key stakeholders
Strong leadership and management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including computer skills
Demonstrate problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrate mediation knowledge and skills

About Us

BaptistCare support thousands of people across 90 locations in NSW and the ACT. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation's most respected care and community services providers.

We are a faith based, not for profit organisation that cares for families, communities and individuals. You may know us for our aged care services - we also give to the community through community service programs including domestic violence prevention initiatives non interest loans to those in need.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you'll love, and join a team who make a difference.

If you would like to be considered for this role, attach your CV and a Cover Letter.

BaptistCare - Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.



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