We're seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Program Facilitators at The Belconnen Community Centre. This flexible position offers the opportunity to work in a casual, part-time, or contractor capacity, allowing you to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle.

As a Program Facilitator, you'll be at the heart of our centre's activities, programs, and events, interacting with community members of all ages and backgrounds. 

We’re after African djembe drumming teachers, poetry enthusiasts, book club enthusiasts, tactical whizzes that can teach others to fix just about anything (like IT equipment or broken items), mosaic artists, barista latte artists, tai chi instructors, you name it!

If you have a unique talent, it could be the next big hit at our Community Centre. We're all about getting people involved, social, and active. Let us know what you're passionate about, and we'll work together to bring it to life for others to enjoy and you'll have the chance to facilitate a diverse range of activities that cater to everyone's interests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate a variety of activities that inspire joy, creativity, and social engagement.
• Build relationships with residents, tailoring programs to their unique interests and needs.
• Foster a sense of community through events, celebrations, and daily interactions.
• Collaborate with the wider care team to ensure holistic support for residents’ physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Engage with community members in a friendly and welcoming manner, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
• Actively promote upcoming sessions and events within the community to encourage participation and attendance.
• Provide assistance and support to participants as needed, ensuring everyone feels valued and supported throughout their experience.
• Identify, report and respond to hazards or incidents within the centre - Work with the marketing team to promote and grow program participation

Qualifications:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a natural ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Enthusiasm for organising and facilitating activities, programs, and events that promote social interaction, fun, creativity, and well-being.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively engage and motivate others.
• Creativity and adaptability to tailor activities to the interests and preferences of the community.
• Previous experience in program facilitation, community engagement, event planning, or a related field is a plus, but not required.
• Qualifications in fitness, art, dance, music, food handling and cooking experience are highly desirable.

If you're ready to make a positive impact in your community and have a blast while doing it, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating memorable experiences and fostering meaningful connections at our vibrant Belconnen Community Centre.

To apply, please click on Apply Now to apply through ELMO.

Please provide a CV and Cover Letter identifying your skills and what type of programs you are interested in facilitating. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications received via email.

If you would like to know more about the role, please feel free to contact Sisa Gudu via [email protected] using the subject line: Activity Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs mail address.

We can't wait to welcome you to the team.