Community Development Worker
1 month ago
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
Communities for Children (C4C) develops and facilitates a whole of community approach to support and enhance early childhood development and wellbeing for children before birth to 12 years. The program builds on local strengths to meeting local community needs and create capability with local service systems, using strong evidence of what works in early intervention and prevention.
As a Community Development Worker, you will foster, develop and evaluate initiatives and opportunities within the community that engage and empower residents, improve service offerings, increase service capacity and, reach and build community capacity and resilience. This includes program planning, coordinating, leading community events and partnering with other organisations to improve outcomes for our clients.
This role requires a strong attention to detail and a person who is highly confident using computer systems, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Duties
Develop relevant strategies and activities to gather data and engage stakeholders in understanding community assets, needs and opportunities Implement and review strategies and opportunities with the aim of improving service capacity in the local area Support, advise, coach and coordinate community partners and community-initiated programs to access and apply for funding Maintain networks and partnerships with local stakeholdersOur Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘ best life ’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle. Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee. Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years. Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave. Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth. Our Reconciliation Commitment - First Nations employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on RAP working group , and the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.Skills and Requirements
Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Work or similar or experience in community development roles Previous experience working with partners and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives Excellent understanding of, and commitment to, community development theory and practices Excellent understanding of risk and safety issues such as mental health, domestic and family violence, drug and alcohol abuse and homelessness Excellent attention to detail and competent using computer systems, particularly Microsoft Excel
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