The Learning the Macleay (LtM) is part of the Stronger Places, Stronger People Initiative (SPSP) is an Australian Government initiative supporting community-led systems change in partnership with 10 Australian communities and state and territory governments. The long-term goal is to disrupt disadvantage.

The objective is to demonstrate that community-led collective impact delivers better outcomes, improved wellbeing for children and their families living in communities SPSP supports. Macleay Valley is one of the communities who have been offered a SPSP partnership from the State and Australian Government.

Position purpose

The Community Connector uses their experience and understanding of the Macleay Valley to:

• Support the growth and alignment of the Stronger Places, Stronger People Initiative (SPSPI)
• Work with community members, community organisations, services, governments and other stakeholders to engage with SPSPI strategic priorities, projects and systemic changes in
• Support local projects and initiatives that are aligned with the focus areas

A focus of this role is to ensure the experiences, expertise and aspirations of Aboriginal community members and young people in the Macleay Valley are at the centre of the engagement work.

For more information, contact Jo Kelly on 0490302406 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Connectors x2 - Learning the Macleay Initiative - Kempsey enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.