• Community Engagement Officer for Maximising the Middle: Part Time 6 month Contract (21 hours per week)
• Ignite Change: Spark a movement that empowers the 'middle years' (8-14) and transforms their lives.
• Invaluable World-Class Training: Offer leaders a priceless opportunity to connect with young minds.
• Youth Voices Matter: Amplify the voices and aspirations of Campbelltown and Penrith's young people.
• Innovate with Impact: Fuel groundbreaking ideas generated by our future leaders.
• NFP salary packaging ($18,550 as a tax-free benefit)

About Us:

Maximising the Middle is a revolutionary initiative co-founded by the Stronger Smarter Institute (SSI), the Australian Research Alliance for Young People (ARACY), Uniting, and a generous philanthropic organisation. Our collective mission is to drive a community-led movement that empowers children and young people, with a specific focus on those in the 'middle years' (aged 8-14). This groundbreaking initiative addresses a critical gap in service provision and community support for this age group.

Invaluable World-Class Training: Join us in sparking a movement that transforms the lives of young people. As a Community Engagement Officer, you'll collaborate closely with our program lead to raise awareness among schools, services, and the wider community stakeholders in Campbelltown and Penrith.

Role Purpose:

Your mission is to highlight how Maximising the Middle significantly contributes to improving the lives of young people aged 8-14. While legally employed by Uniting, your accountability will be community-facing, providing a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the Campbelltown and Penrith communities.

Unique Opportunities You'll Promote:

1. World-Class Training:
   • Access world-renowned Australian training designed by First Nations educators, empowering leaders to engage middle years young people in learning and self-belief. This training, typically valued at thousands of pounds, will be provided free of charge.
2. Youth Voices Research Project:
   • Contribute to a cutting-edge research project developed by the highly respected Australian Research Alliance for Children and Young People. Deepen our understanding of the needs and perspectives of young people in Campbelltown and Penrith.
3. Innovative Grants Program:
   • Play a pivotal role in a grants program supporting ideas generated by young people, ensuring their visions and aspirations come to life.

What You Can Expect:

• Dedicated Support: Work closely with a Maximising the Middle team member committed to assisting you and the young people you engage. Together, discover the most effective strategies to help young people thrive.
• Community Impact: This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the Campbelltown and Penrith communities, with a particular focus on Penrith.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong determination and passion for improving the lives of young people.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to connect with diverse stakeholders, including schools, community organisations, and youth.
• Experience in promotions, community engagement, or a related field is a plus.
• Knowledge of the local community and its needs is advantageous.
• Work in a culturally and relationally sensitive manner.
• Be determined to find a way in to access decision-makers.
• Be a team player.
• Have a great set of illustrative, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Administrate registrations & other logistical supports for trainings and wider actions.
• Understand and believe in what we are doing.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to be part of a transformative initiative dedicated to supporting the middle years of young people and making a lasting impact, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you're the ideal candidate for this role!

• Benefits of working at Uniting.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which will include a national Police check, working with children check, working with vulnerable people check and reference checks.