• Full time role based on Darkinjung land at Kanwal and The Entrance
• $107k - $118k + Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible working arrangements & career progression encouraged!

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.  

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

About the Role

We are seeking a Community Programs Team Leader to oversee the Communities for Children Program (Wyong and Kempsey) and the Safer Children, Safer Communities Program (Caboolture, Port Augusta, and Condobolin).

This permanent, full-time role is based at Kanwal and The Entrance Community Centre on the Central Coast with travel to Kempsey and our three communities within the SCSC program.

You will lead a team of Community Development Workers, delivering high-quality services that create safe and supportive environments for children and families. Providing strong leadership and professional supervision, you will ensure your team is well-supported and effective.

The role requires:

• Experience working in rural and remote communities, addressing unique challenges and building meaningful relationships, with preferred experience working alongside of Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations
• Strong partnership-building skills, working with diverse communities, government agencies, and stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of community data and its role in driving change, with experience in data analysis and application.

Our Benefits  

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee.

A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes: 

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!   
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.   
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee. 
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave. 
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.  
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development.

Skills and Experience 

You will have a degree qualification in Community Development, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline and:  

• People Leadership – at least 2 – 3 years’ experience building/maintaining an engaged, high performing team and developing their capability.
• Program Leadership - experience managing and leading programs in the Community Services sector.
• Practice Leadership - a passion for continuous improvement and implementing industry best practice into service delivery.
• Flexible & Collaborative Approach – lead this innovative team/program and engage a range of stakeholders.
• Passion for Community Development, Systems Change, and Collective Impact.
• Strong data capability, including data analysis and reporting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership skills.
• Strong management skills, including troubleshooting, managing multiple deadlines, and conflict resolution.
• Pragmatic approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and balancing priorities.
• A relevant degree qualification and a current driver’s licence

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.   

Interested? Apply online today!  Please submit your current CV and 1 page cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Want to know more? Call Kylie on 0401 673 632 for a confidential, friendly chat.  

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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