Community Plus+ are looking for an experienced, passionate and highly organised worker to be part of our Community Development team. This exciting role has a particular focus on using community development principles to further develop an open house program Monday-Friday at Yeronga Community Centre.

This includes; building purposeful relationships with vulnerable people; guiding and supporting volunteers, residents and students to run open house and associated activities; and facilitating access to information and referral.

ABOUT COMMUNITY PLUS+

Community Plus+ (CP+) are a not-for-profit community development organisation based in the inner southern suburbs of Brisbane, with a vision of Strong Centres for Active Communities. We work with local people and their key strengths, resources and capacities in order to increase the wellbeing of all community members. Community Plus+ contribute to creating communities that are equal, connected and empowered.

Locally led and governed by a skills-based committee, CP+ are a collaborative organisation, where you can make a difference.

We operate three community centres – Annerley Community Hub, West End Community House, and Yeronga Community Centre – and deliver Queensland Statewide Tenant Advice and Referral Services (QSTARS) on Brisbane’s southside.

Through a combination of centre-based and outreach activities, Community Plus+ offer community information and referral, community development, tenancy advice and activation of local meeting and venue hire spaces including South Brisbane Croquet Club.

For more information please visit www.communityplus.org.au.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER ROLE

The Community Development Worker position has three key areas of responsibility;

• Leading the day-to-day operations of Yeronga Community Centre;
• Outreach and collaboration with the local community; and
• Contributing to the work of CP+ as a whole.

The role is informed by the CP+ Community Development policy in addition to the requirements of funding bodies.

Please see the attached Position Description for a list of Duties relevant to the position.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Community Development Worker is part of the Community Development Team, which reports to the Manager. The position of Manager provides a level of support, guidance and management framed by collaborative discussions with the Community Development Team. Key priorities of the role and associated six-monthly goals are developed at the centre level with the support of the Community Plus+ Manager, and written into the operational plan.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Development or a comparable qualification, or equivalent demonstrated experience working within the community sector;
• Understanding of, and experience in, community development practice, underpinned by a guiding principle of social justice. Demonstrated commitment to a developmental approach that brings people together to actively address collective needs and aspirations.
• Highly developed communication skills that can be applied in interpersonal work with a variety of people across the community, including those most marginalised. This includes the ability to engage in complex problem solving and conflict de-escalation; to build effective relationships locally and across the community sector and government; and to submit formal reports and funding submissions.
• High level of organisational ability, demonstrated through the ability to; develop and implement systems and procedures to ensure smooth operations; manage competing demands in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment, and; support volunteers and visitors within a busy drop-in community space;
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively and to contribute positively to the dynamics of the Community Plus+ team;
• Possession of, or ability to acquire, a Positive Notice (Blue Card) for Child Related Employment.

Desirable

• Knowledge and awareness of the community of the inner southern suburbs of Brisbane, and the issues impacting upon local residents within the community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please contact the team by emailing [email protected], using the subject line: Community Development Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs; or phoning Mel Hilditch during business hours on 07 3848 2285.

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