• 21hpw, 3 Year Fixed Term Contract 

Blacktown Area Community Centres Inc. (BACC) is a well-established, well-regarded community-based incorporated association, managed by a volunteer Management Committee.

Guided by social justice principles, BACC empowers individuals and families to actively participate in community life by providing a holistic range of strategic, accessible and inclusive initiatives that are responsive to the needs of the community.

We are currently seeking a Diversity and Inclusion Officer (LGBTQIA+) to:

• Assist in providing one on one support to members of the LGBTQIA+ community
• Facilitate support in a group setting for LGBTQIA+ individuals and/ or their families
• Deliver workshops on LGBTQIA+ inclusion and providing affirming support to parents/caregivers/family members and community groups
• Provide training on LGBTQIA+ inclusion and ally-ship
• Host LGBTQIA+ specific community events within the Blacktown local government area.

Applicants must be skilled and experienced in community engagement with the LGBTQIA+ community and the wider community, service planning/delivery, event planning and partnership development with other human services agencies.

As a Community Development Officer, you will design and deliver programs that empower disadvantaged individuals and foster community participation across the Blacktown LGA.

Applicants must address the Essential and Desirable Criteria to be considered for this role.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Minimum Diploma in Community Services (or a related field)
• Understanding of the issues confronting the LGBTQIA+ community in the Blacktown lga and a demonstrated capacity to engage with them.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and deliver programs that respond to identified needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide one on one support to members of the LGBTQIA+ community
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver programs that build the capacity of LGBTQIA+ individuals to build safety in the community and to access other services.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or source resources which meet the needs of LGBTQIA+ community.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or source training on LGBTQIA+ inclusion and allyship for the community.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and deliver successful community events.
• Demonstrated ability to identify the information requirements of LGBTQIA+ community and their parents/caregivers/family members and community groups to make referrals appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to work with both a high measure of independence and as a contributing member of a team.
• Excellent computer skills in basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake the administrative workload associated with the position especially data collection and other evidence based gathering activities relevant to reporting on program performance.
• Good understanding of the compliance framework of a community service including child protection, WHS, anti-discrimination legislation etc.
• A valid Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate (or capacity and willingness to acquire one).
• A current C Class driver’s licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle for work-related travel.
• The ability to work flexible hours and travel around the Blacktown local government area
• Up to date with COVID 19 Vaccination requirements

Desirable:

• Familiarity with the Blacktown local government area.
• Appropriate tertiary-level qualification

BACC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Please contact Helen Gledhill on 9626 5312 if you require any further information on this position. Further information relating to BACC and its activities and programs can be found on www.bacc.org.au

A position description is attached.