• Permanent Part Time  - 21 hrs/week (choose your work days)
• Salary and Conditions based on the SCHCADS Award, Level 4
• Pay rate in accordance with qualifications and experience
• Work in the heart of Greenacre’s CBD

Benefits

We support our staff to meet their work/life balance aspirations and wherever possible we aim to show flexibility with start and finish times. Some of the other ways we support our staff include:

• Bonus 3 days paid Christmas Leave
• Salary Sacrifice
• Access to external training and staff development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment working towards a shared vision

About the Opportunity

The position is partially funded through the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), as part of the Targeted Early Intervention (TEI), Community Strengthening Stream, to build community connection and strengthen community cohesion. All services within this program stream aim to connect members of the community, experiencing or at risk of experiencing vulnerability, with the broader community and strengthening the community as a whole.
 
The target group includes vulnerable children, youth, families and communities. Priority Groups include refugees, migrants, CALD communities, social housing tenants, grandparents and single parents.  
 
The position is also responsible for implementing one off community programs with ad hoc funding sourced through local government, state or federal bodies to address specific community issues.

About You

You are an experienced, enthusiastic and outcomes focussed professional whose work is underpinned by principles of social justice and community strengthening. You have a strong commitment to ethical and professional practice.
 
As our Community Strengthening Coordinator, you are passionate about the community and achieving positive results that make a difference.

About The Role

The role of the Community Strengthening Co-ordination is to implement the Community Strengthening Stream of our TEI Contract. This includes ensuring that programs are delivered on time and on budget and working strategically with other community partners/stakeholders to create opportunities to engage the community.

Program Focus:

Planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating programs that connect members of the community, experiencing or at risk of experiencing vulnerability, with the broader community.

Tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Implementing a variety of programs including education and skills training, community engagement, social participation, client support and advocacy,
• Sourcing ad hoc grants to address specific community needs/issues that fall outside of TEI funding
• Maintaining a Needs Assessment profile of the local community to inform local planning and support and drive new community development initiatives
• Promoting access to services for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, CALD community members, women, children, families, young people and older people.
• Working strategically to build collaboration with stakeholders to achieve outcomes for the community in line with agreed funding outcomes.
• Recruiting and supporting volunteers to assist with aspects of the program
• Maintaining all aspects of program accountabilities including client statistical data in line with the funding guidelines
• Collecting and entering client data into the DEX reporting portal

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• A relevant Degree qualification
• Experience in working within a Community Development/Engagement/Strengthening framework
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and evaluating community projects
• Ability to build successful stakeholder relationships, community networks and connections
• Ability to engage effectively with all sectors of the local community and with the program’s target group
• Ability to achieve contracted program outcomes
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of funding sources and experience with the funding application process
• Demonstrated experience recruiting and supporting volunteers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Emails and social media platforms
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• A current NSW driver's licence

Desirable:

• Community Language
• Knowledge of TEI funding

About the Greenacre Area Community Centre

The Greenacre Area Community Centre provides a range of services and activities that support the community in addressing local needs and issues and strengthen the community. 

We are a central access point for information, support and community engagement.  We offer a safe, welcoming space for all, with a focus on expanding opportunities for people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged.  

We have an inclusive and respectful culture that values diversity within our team and the contribution of our staff to the organisation’s goals. 

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers and clients. 

Our Vision

An inclusive, empowered, and engaged community

Our Values 

• Ethical:  We work in a way which is honest, right, and fair
• Socially Just: We advocate for equality. We support people to improve their lives and claim their human rights.
• Inclusive:  We work to create a community where everyone feels they belong, no matter who they are, where they are from, or what their life journey has been.  
• Collaborative:  We promote genuine community engagement and participation.  We listen to the community so we can continually improve. We build partnerships, and collaborate with our colleagues inside and outside of the organisation. 
• Creative:  We use our imagination, energy, and resourcefulness to find new and innovative ways to achieve our Vision
• Sustainable:  We operate in a way that supports environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

Please note, failure to submit a Statement of Selection Criteria will render your application invalid and we may not enter into any further correspondence with you.

For further information on this opportunity. please call the Executive Officer on 0406 063 949 or send an email to [email protected] using the subject line: Community Strengthening Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.
 
If successful, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks and have a current WWCC or willingness to obtain. 

This role is not suitable for new graduates. New graduates need not apply.