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Growing Stronger Community Development Leader - Moruya

Campbell Page
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  • Partner with Deakin University our research partners
  • Not-For-Profit organisation - Flexible 4 or 5 days a week in Eurobodalla
  • Salary Package Circa $86,980

Campbell Page is a not-for profit organisation, delivering a variety of community and employment services programs across Australia.  Our reach extends from community development, youth, Indigenous and family programs through to education, training and employment services.

We are looking for a Eurobodalla based project leader to innovate and implement an evidence-based response to improved mental health and well-being for young people.  

Job Description 

Work with the Community!

Growing Stronger is the Eurobodalla Local Drug Action Teams (ELDAT) community and sector led response to positively shift the resilience and wellbeing of Eurobodalla’s young people following the 2019 black summer bushfire disaster. Funded to June 2022, ELDAT is seeking a project leader to initiate, organise, profile, plan, implement and evaluate young people’s risk and protective factors. Disseminating strategies, working closely with schools, young people, community and our team you will positively influence:

  • Prevention and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people
  • Engagement in school, work and life
  • Safety & Risk
  • Community inclusion
  • Sector improvement and collaborative service delivery

Communities that Care

You’ll design the project based on the Communities that Care evidence-based model. Considering risks and priorities, you will apply local survey and research findings to work collaboratively with stakeholders and develop a strategic plan to achieve the greatest impact for young local people.

https://www.communitiesthatcare.org.au

Desired Skills and Experience

What are we looking for in a Community Development Leader?

Relevant degree or tertiary qualifications, and 5 years plus relevant experience in Human Services or Health Services is required. Experience in change management, project design and implementation as well as project coordination and management skills.  Ability to think strategically and operationally to influence change.

Essential Criteria include:

  • Proven ability to design and implement change initiatives in the community or health sector
  • Strong project coordination
  • Excellent stakeholder management to align support
  • Good business acumen and communication skills
  • Ability to understand and manage competing priorities
  • Demonstrated experience working with Culturally Diverse Communities, including Aboriginal Communities
  • Solid understanding of legislative standards including Child Protection, Privacy, Work Health & Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and COVID safety
  • Working with Children clearance prior to commencement in the role

In all our people, we need someone who will naturally live our values:

  • We’re in it together
  • Never give up
  • Do what’s right
  • Deliver on our promise

So, what’s in it for you?

Give Some – contribute to local communities and local people.

Get Some – the perks of being a not-for-profit include salary packaging. This means you pay less tax and take home more!  We have reward and recognition programs, community event days, offer strong opportunity for career development and more!

You’re not alone – you’re working as part of a Community Services team that is deeply passionate providing the conditions for young people to thrive.   We problem solve together and work collaboratively.  We have a network of Corporate Supports including HR, IT and Finance to help you.  We give awards for being awesome and hope that one day that could be you!

Interested? Go ahead and apply now!

For enquiries only, please contact: [email protected], using the subject line: Growing Stronger Community Development Leaders - Moruya enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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