• Support residents and communities to thrive in affordable & community housing
• Flexible part-time opportunity, autonomy, many long-term staff
• Competitive remuneration + paid ‘wellbeing day’ every quarter

Work alongside staff & key stakeholders to deliver interesting community development & resident participation projects, and resident voice functions.

BHC is an independent, not-for-profit developer, owner and manager of affordable and community housing. BHC's Vision is "Creating homes, empowering lives, enabling transformation" and our Mission is "to deliver our Vision by building and maintaining quality affordable homes for people in need, and engaging with and supporting people to sustain their tenancies". Since incorporation in 2002, BHC has a well-earned reputation as a solid and reliable organisation, built through effective working relationships and a personalised approach to customer service.

A 12-month parental leave cover opportunity presents to use your formal qualification (bachelor’s or master’s degree) in Human Services, Social Work, Social Science and/or Community Development or equivalent experience, to work as part of BHC’s Community Development team.

Due to strong growth plans for developing more affordable rental stock, the role offers an opportunity to join the Company at a very exciting time as we work to deliver on our two strategic goals of ‘Growing the supply of affordable housing’ and ‘Supporting residents and communities to thrive’.

The role will see you working alongside various BHC departments and engaging with key stakeholders to deliver multiple community development and resident participation projects across our portfolio, while also implementing and delivering community and resident voice functions within the organisation.

To support your optimal work/life balance mix the role is available part time (0.6 FTE), with flexibility for hours to be worked Monday – Friday during business hours across 3 to 5 days per week depending on your preference.

Our office is based in Brisbane CBD within easy walking distance from Central Station at BHC’s modern offices at 333 Ann Street, with a proportion of time spent out in the field (greater Brisbane area).

We strive to provide homes for and potentially improve the wellbeing of lower income and vulnerable people, balanced with the commerciality of working in a professional and sustainable business environment.

More about the Role & Our Team

As a not-for-profit developer, owner and manager of affordable and community housing BHC provides safe and affordable housing to residents. Many residents have health, disability, or income barriers.

Reporting to the Senior Community Development Manager, key role focuses will include:

• Promoting cohesive communities via community-building projects, support partnerships and established community development theories and practices.
• Fostering community wellbeing and improving tenancy experiences by implementing and enhancing focused organisational resident voice functions.
• Incorporating outcomes management, reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) and overseeing certain supervisory duties.

For a Position Description with more information, please visit the Careers section of our website.

About You

While your exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to balance social justice with business sustainability is what will set you apart, you will also be able to demonstrate significant experience in Community Development (likely 5+ years) and:

• A formal qualification (bachelor’s or master’s degree) in Human Services, Social Work, Social Science and/or Community Development or equivalent experience.
• Experience in project management and delivery (likely 5+ years).
• Experience in KPI reporting and outcomes measurement.
• Events management experience.
• You are skilled in community consultation / the facilitation of feedback opportunities.
• You are also skilled in group work and community facilitation.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship/stakeholder management skills.
• You have experience and/or a genuine interest in managing staff.
• A proactive approach towards safety and the wellbeing of residents and team members.
• Possessing and maintaining a current drivers’ license is required as access to company vehicles is available.

Even if you meet most but not all of the above, we still would love to hear from you.

Why join our team?

At BHC there is a strong focus on a good working culture (including work-life balance, flexible work options) with many staff having worked in the organisation long-term. As a mission-based organisation that provides housing for people on lower incomes, values-based people tend to be drawn to working with BHC.

There are plenty of professional development opportunities (formal and informal), and a strong history of internal promotions and movement across teams. Longevity of tenure is for the same reason staff are attracted to the organisation – because they enjoy making a difference and are given autonomy and ownership.

Staff also have access to generous salary packaging benefits to increase take home pay including $15,900 of your salary tax-free every year, plus $2,650 tax-free that can be put towards holiday accommodation or meals/entertainment; and novated leasing options. Discounts at major retailers on groceries, fuel, technology and phone bills to fashion, restaurants and entertainment is also available through our Flare Benefits program to help you save every day with well-known brands.

Your wellbeing matters to us. You will receive access to a paid ‘wellbeing day’ off each quarter to relax, rebalance and focus on your health and wellbeing; an ex-gratia paid day over Christmas, flexible work arrangements, fortnightly massages and reflexology, social events during work hours, proactive mental health support (including workshops, an EAP program for staff and their families), and a market-leading parental leave policy for both parents offering up to 14 weeks’ full pay in addition to government paid parental leave.

Access to pro-rata long service leave is available after 7 years, that is portable within the community services sector.

The office environment is modern (and the coffee/sparkling water tap great!) with a culture that reflects our core values of making a difference, working with integrity, supporting each other, working safely, our differences, being accountable and delivering quality, and celebrating achievements.

We invite you to visit BHC’s website to learn more about BHC.

Further information

Please apply via Ethicaljobs including your resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the position requirements (even if you meet most but not all, we still would love to hear from you).

A national police check (arranged and paid for by BHC) will be required.

Our company policy requires all new hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or to have an approved medical exemption.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.