About the Organisation:

Creating Links is a vibrant, boutique not-for-profit community organization located in Bankstown that focuses on developing dynamic, resilient, confident, and inclusive communities and families.

About the Role:

The Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for providing community education, and community development activities to families within the Pre amalgamated Bankstown Local Government Area.

This is a 12-month part time contract 15.2 hrs per week, with an option for renewal.

Initially this role will be working from home due to CV19 restrictions with a supportive induction plan tailored for virtual onboarding. Once restrictions permit you will be working amongst our lovely team in our vibrant offices located in the heart of the Bankstown CBD.

As a Community Engagement Officer, your duties will include:

• Provide advocacy, information and practical support to families and young people;
• Ensure the wellbeing of children and young people are actively safeguarded and concerns are reported;
• Provide community education services to families which incorporates the provision of support and guidance to young people;
• Be responsible for informing families of the service obligations in relation to Child Protection;
• Ensure all records and data collection are accurate and maintained in line with service policy and legislative requirements;
• Promote and deliver programs which are of benefit and support to families, children and young people within the local community
• Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships with key agencies and community groups.

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in a Social Welfare field; or Community development.
• Well-developed understanding and experience in working with families with complex needs;
• Experience in community development and or community strengthening
• Strong understanding of Child Protection, relevant legislation and knowledge of research and theoretical frameworks;
• Ability to appropriately respond to the needs of people from all communities including Indigenous, CALD and LGBTQIA;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Experience in report writing using analytical skills;
• Knowledge of WHS and Safety Legislation;
• Understanding of social justice issues;
• WWCC and Police Check.

Desirable Criteria:

• Fluency in another language as well as English;
• First Aid Certificate.
• Trained facilitator in evidenced based parenting programs.

What we offer:

A competitive package will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Creating Links employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax-free, thus significantly increasing the value of your take-home pay.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note this is a 12-month part time contract 15.2hrs per week, with an option for renewal.

To apply, please click on 'Apply for this job'. For any enquiries, please contact Ebony Blewitt on 1300 254 657.