Part-time (0.6 FTE), Fixed-term Contract

This is a fixed-term contract with no possibility of an extension past 30 June 2023

Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award Level 4

About Us:

We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.

Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, connected communities.

The Opportunity:

Are you a passionate and skilled professional who wants to plan, coordinate and deliver community development activities, programs and events that aim to increase social capital and community connections for the community of Onkaparinga? If so this opportunity could be for you!

As the Community Development Officer, you will use your strong organisational and interpersonal skills to work and engage with other stakeholders in local communities including individuals, residents’ groups, Local Government and other community-based organisations to determine needs, attract additional resources and identify and deliver community development and family support programs.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Coordinating daily activities
• Liaising with volunteers and interacting with community members
• Actively contributing to the development of new programs within the site and compilation of funding submissions to support those activities
• Recording data to meet the requirements of various funding bodies including Results-Based Accountability

About You:

We are seeking a highly driven person who:

• Has the ability to plan, implement and evaluate community development programs and projects
• Possesses sound interpersonal skills to effectively engage and establish rapport with participants, staff and external agencies
• Has the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Holds experience preparing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on grant-funded programs
• Has an understanding of social justice principles – including equity of access, discrimination and equal opportunity, individuals’ rights and privacy
• Holds a Certificate IV Community Services or equivalent or substantial experience in the field

What We Offer:

• Values-driven culture
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits
• Great professional development opportunities
• A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of leave to spend however you want
• A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman

You Will Need To:

• Complete our online application process
• Hold a current Working with Children Check
• Hold a current Safe Environments Certificate
• Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process
• Hold a current unencumbered driver’s licence and be willing to drive

How to Apply

Click on the Apply Now button to be redirected to our recruitment site. Please ensure you complete all questions before submitting your application.

For further confidential inquiries contact Tammy Elvin, Team Leader, Community Connections, on 08 8392 3080.

Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse.

A position description is attached.