• Connection, Advocacy, and Vital Food Provision to those in need
• Life Skills and Support Given - Supportive and Inclusive Environment
• $84K + Super (11%) – 12 mth contract – Monday to Friday

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn (Vinnies) has been serving the local community since 1924. This is your opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing disadvantage at Vinnies. Together we offer a “hand up” to people in need even through the most challenging times.

The Position

Blue Door, located within the Ainslie Village, has been an integral part of the community since 1983. The drop-in centre provides support and assistance to anyone in need within the community and the surrounding area. The centre is a socially inclusive environment where participants can collect free and nutritious meals, hygiene and other supplies, information, and referrals to connect with other services and access life skills, advice, and advocacy. The Community Engagement Officer is responsible for creating a supportive and socially inclusive atmosphere for patrons, offering information referrals and advice, and all tasks relating to the provision of preparing healthy meals and snacks.

Your Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in a human service-related field such as psychology, social work, or community welfare related discipline, with a minimum Cert IV in a human service-related field or working towards a higher relevant qualification is required. Additionally, a current WWVP card, current ACT or NSW Driver’s Licence, Certification in First Aid, or willingness to attain within 3 months is essential.

Why Vinnies

You will be working in an environment that promotes work/family life balance, you will also have the opportunity make a difference to the lives of others, with every role helping us to give people “the hand up” they need. You will also access a range of staff benefits including generous tax-free salary packaging, an employee assistance program for you and your immediate family members, career development opportunities and free onsite parking.

To understand the specific requirements of the role, please download the position description by going to: www.vinnies.org.au/page/Get_Involved/Join_our_staff/ACT. If you would like more specific information about the role, please contact Mandy Larsson, Special Works Manager, [email protected], using the subject line: Community Engagement Officer, Blue Door - Ainslie Village enquiry via EthicalJobs.

 To apply, please submit your resume and a covering letter telling us why you are the best person for this role.

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.